Messy, honest, real stories about being autistic and ADHD. Explore fashion and identity work, practical self-care, personal stories, and authentic living for late-diagnosed neurodivergent women.
Growing up on the road taught me endurance, not freedom. Between grease, smoke, and twelve-hour shifts, childhood meant survival. This is the story of how the festive circuit shaped me.
The world hands you a life checklist like it’s a universal remote. Graduate on time. Get a job. Buy tasteful khakis. Retire with a gold ring. I’ve missed almost every box and I’m proud of it.
When I launched Gentle Nook in July, I did what I thought was the best way to get a good blog going. With Wordpress. Now welcome to my new Next page.
You’re not just the reliable friend—you’re everyone’s unofficial therapist, planner, and emotional duct tape. But being Neurodivergent Emotional Switzerland doesn’t mean you can’t set yourself free.
I thought I was just failing at being ‘normal.’ In reality, I was burning out from forcing my autistic brain into neurotypical systems. GentleNook was born to help us build softer, sustainable lives.
Executive dysfunction means even picking up cleanser feels like climbing Everest in flip-flops. If skincare feels impossible, here’s how to make routines less terrifying and more doable.
