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“Pineapple” - A Safe Word for Reassurance and Trust
“Pineapple” - A Safe Word for Reassurance and Trust This is the information I have attached to my access rider to explain how I use a...
7 days ago2 min read
Safe Words as Trauma-Informed Communication for Neurodivergent Individuals and C-PTSD Survivors: A Critical Review
Hannah Whitfield, May 2025 Introduction Neurodivergent individuals - including those with ADHD, autism, and Pathological Demand Avoidance...
7 days ago15 min read


The Myth of Inclusion: When Belonging Isn’t Part of the Plan
“Even in so-called “inclusive” spaces, I can’t cope. I don’t belong. And honestly? I think I’ll survive if you don’t like me.” 'The myth...
Apr 233 min read


Divergent or Difficult?
PDA, ADHD, Trauma, and the Difficulty of Participation – Why Facilitation Is Actually Easier I love learning. I crave it, actually....
Apr 225 min read


Why we must stop the infighting and start fighting for each other - before more of us die
Victor Perez Is Dead - and the Autistic Community Is Tearing Itself Apart Content Warning: This post discusses the death of Victor...
Apr 136 min read


It truly does get better <3
- my autistic glow up- a letter to the younger me (and to you, if you're just starting out) I used to think I was broken. That there was...
Apr 122 min read


Does Diagnosis Really Make a Difference?
When I look back at the pictures of me before I was diagnosed as autistic, it’s hard to recognise that person. The sadness in my eyes,...
Apr 63 min read


My Recent Hospital Trip
Sharing some tips on suriving a day case admission as an auADHDer with ARFID and C-PTSD :) Any kind of medical situation causes me a...
Oct 17, 20249 min read


Starting uni as a neurodivergent young ‘mature’ student with C-PTSD
We have such an age obsession which I think comes from pre-conceived societal expectation as well as probably our capitalist society. I...
Sep 24, 20247 min read


A note to those who feel it is the end
A blog for Suicide Prevention Month (CW- suicide, mental health) To those who feel it is the end You may ask me not to defend Defend this...
Sep 19, 20245 min read
I got into the National Youth Theatre!
I am now an acting member of the National Youth Theatre! It's been such a whirlwind journey but also one which has felt like it's been in...
Aug 25, 20246 min read


ADHD UK AMBASSADOR
Please consider donating to ADHD UK, via my link to help change the narrative for ADHDERS here in the UK. ADHD UK has no government...
May 24, 20246 min read


My Coeliac Diagnosis Story
Me and food have never really got on!! I have always been labelled an incredibly fussy eater. I was also an incredibly washed out and...
May 8, 20249 min read


Let's catch up :)))
Well where to even start... Things have changed so much- it's bonkers to think of how different my life is. As always this blog has been...
May 3, 20245 min read


#wearenotbeingfussy
This week has been Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Beat have chosen to shine a spotlight on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder...
Mar 1, 20246 min read
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