Living as a Neurodivergent Family in a Neurotypical World
I’m an author living in Kelowna, BC, Canada. I live with my three kids, husband, and two goofy dogs. We are all neurodivergent and Jewish, both of which are things that greatly influence my writing.
But when I’m not writing, I’m reading (of course), binge re-watching some sort of spooky television show, or baking.
My debut novel will be released in 2023 by Wildling Press. Final title TBD (this has been the hardest part), but it’s the first book in a young adult fantasy series.
Do you ever feel like you don’t really know who you even are? Were you always trying on different personalities like clothes to find the right fit? I did. I sometimes still do. Especially since losing my mom, I feel like I don’t know who I am. A motherless daughter now. Am I a writer?…
I’ve been wanting to write forever. But just…didn’t. Life has been crazy, to say the least this last while. One thing I’ve been thinking about is how challenging being social is. How much of a failure I feel like because I find socializing somewhat foreign. Small talk is exhausting. Introducing myself to new people is…
So I’ve been thinking: what can we say to people who view our neurodivergence or disability as an excuse or almost a lie? How can we help others understand it’s not a choice? While I watch my younger daughter play hockey (I swear, it’s the only time I have to write here), I’m going to…
You know those days where you have your one appointment so doing other stuff is just more exhausting? Well, that was me today. Dentist at 10am messed up the rest of my day. Because after, I had to get groceries. Then I got home and had to make myself lunch. Then I had a bit…
Unmasked 