Oh yes I feel the loss of not being diagnosed as a child or teen. Being diagnosed myself at 46, and really only starting to suspect a couple of years earlier has meant so much ongoing realisation, grieving, deep understanding and yes compassion for myself. I agree that being in Weave with all you lovely fellow ND mamas working so very hard to parent ND kids has been so like finally finding myself. So glad you found us too!
Side note - have you noticed threads of neurodivergence through your family that came before you?
It's nice to hear I'm not the only one riding the roller coaster of emotions.
Yes! The more I learn about myself, the more open I've been with my mom. She started opening up as well! It's helped me link the pieces together. I've realized the more I know, the more compassion I have towards myself and those that came before me.
Oh yes I feel the loss of not being diagnosed as a child or teen. Being diagnosed myself at 46, and really only starting to suspect a couple of years earlier has meant so much ongoing realisation, grieving, deep understanding and yes compassion for myself. I agree that being in Weave with all you lovely fellow ND mamas working so very hard to parent ND kids has been so like finally finding myself. So glad you found us too!
Side note - have you noticed threads of neurodivergence through your family that came before you?
It's nice to hear I'm not the only one riding the roller coaster of emotions.
Yes! The more I learn about myself, the more open I've been with my mom. She started opening up as well! It's helped me link the pieces together. I've realized the more I know, the more compassion I have towards myself and those that came before me.