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The BIG 10 for Neurodiverse Relationships
You’ve seen top 10 lists before. You might roll your eyes. Too generic. Too fluffy. Doesn’t apply. We get it. But this one’s different. It’s built for your relationship. A neurodiverse relationship.
1 day ago2 min read


What 650 Responses Reveal About Masking in ND Couples
Most therapists guess about behaviors. We ran the numbers. We analyzed data from 650 people. They all took the CAT-Q (Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire). We looked at every score. No guesswork. Just patterns. The CAT-Q measures how much someone hides autistic traits.100 or more means a person is camouflaging. The average score was 128! That’s a ton of effort.
Jun 262 min read


HSP? ADHD? Autism? Stop Guessing—Start Exploring
HSP, Autism, or ADHD? Figuring Out What Fits You—Without the Labels Taking Over
Let me know if you want variations for different audiences (e.g., partner-focused, clinical, or youth-oriented), or if you’d like social sharing text too!
Jun 92 min read


Autism and Sex: Finally, a Way to Understand the Disconnect
Autism and Sex: Finally, a Way to Understand the Disconnect. But if you’re autistic—or in a relationship with someone who is—Bedroom rules can feel more like a test you didn’t study for.
“Tease each other?” What does that actually mean? “Keep a steady pace?” Based on whose rhythm?“Don’t be afraid to experiment?” What if new things feel overwhelming?
For many autistic adults, these kinds of open-ended instructions feel confusing, stressful, or even shame-inducing.
May 292 min read


Blended Family Meets Neurodiversity: Bonus Parents, Big Feelings, and Brain Differences
The divorce is in the rear mirror. You found love again. You brought two households together. You imagined a bigger table…more laughter…shared adventures. Then reality pulled up a chair. Suddenly, everything feels like a tug of war.
May 193 min read


📈Autism in Adults Up 450% — Good News or Bad?
At first glance, it sounds alarming. A 450% increase in autism diagnoses among adults aged 26 to 34. Back in 2011, only about 91,000 adults in that age group had received a diagnosis. In 2022, that number was closer to 500,000.* So what’s going on?Are more people becoming autistic? Or are more people finally being seen?
May 92 min read


Feeling Crazy? Just how Crazy? Take the Cassandra Syndrome Quiz
There’s a kind of pain that doesn’t show up on the outside.You’re still functioning. You’re getting through the day. But inside, you’re quietly falling apart. That’s what Cassandra Syndrome feels like.
May 23 min read


❤️ Curiosity Killed the Cat, But Can Heal Your Relationship!
Do you want a relationship that feels stable, connected, and genuinely fulfilling? Maybe you’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, had the late-night talks, and tried to “figure it out” together. Here’s the twist: You’re not going to get there with logic alone.
Apr 162 min read


Hills ⛰️ Look Steeper Alone: A Neurodiverse Take on Connection
Wired for Connection, Not Solo Flights. Humans don’t just crave connection—we’re engineered for it.
Our brains assume we’ve go
Mar 175 min read


❤️🩹 Suffering Sucks—Here’s Why It’s Your Secret Weapon 💪
Neurodiverse couples wrestle with a double-edged lie: suffering means something’s broken, and their differences make it worse.
Jan 284 min read


💔 Is Your Connection a Hook or a Fit? How to Transform Your Relationship
Imagine this: He feels trapped, yet he loves her deeply. Inside, his thoughts spin: “I have to be who she wants me to be. If I don’t,...
Jan 285 min read


🎨 Perfectionism in Marriage: A Couples Exercise on Reframing Perfectionism Together
Imagine this: Your partner spends hours reorganizing the kitchen because everything must be "just so." Meanwhile, you’re left wondering...
Jan 283 min read


Hills Look Steeper Alone: A Neurodiverse Take on Connection"
Neurodiverse couples wrestle with a double-edged lie: suffering means something’s broken, and their differences make it worse.
Jan 284 min read


🤯 The Contradictory Self: An Internal Conflict Exercise on Values vs. Wiring in Neurodiverse Lives
🤯 The Contradictory Self: When Values and Wiring Clash in Neurodiverse Lives
Jan 24 min read


🌈 Annual Reflection Exercise for Neurodiverse Couples
Every relationship is made up of two unique perspectives. For neurodiverse couples, those perspectives may sometimes feel
Jan 23 min read


🎁 Avoiding Holiday Triggers: A Survival Guide for Neurodiverse Couples
The holidays are here—lights, gatherings, music, traditions.
For some couples, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For others...
Dec 20, 20243 min read


“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” - Really!?!!?
You know that catchy song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”? It’s an anthem of carefree joy, but when you’re in a neurodiverse rmoment-to-moment?
Dec 10, 20244 min read


🤔 Think you understand autism?
Think you understand autism? What if there’s another way to see it—one rooted in how our brains work moment-to-moment?
Nov 22, 20245 min read


Autism Meets ADHD: Can Polar Opposites Make Great Partners?
We understand that opposites attract—and sometimes attack! Find out how ASD & ADHD couples can find harmony despite their differences.
Nov 22, 20245 min read


The Hidden Struggles of Gifted Adults: What Your Partner Doesn’t See
The Hidden Struggles of Gifted Adults: What Your Partner Doesn’t See
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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