PSA to all my neurodivergent girlies and fancy folks: that cute bracelet/necklace/shoe you're planning to wear tonight? That also itches like heck and gives you sensory icks? Yeah, take it off. Trust me. Comfort first, always. Happy new year!

Holiday PSA for my fellow ADHDers: that cute but itchy glittery top/shirt/dress? Leave it on the hanger. Comfort over everything. Thank me later.

Sometimes, the only way to finish writing your current book is to start on your next book and use it as bait. Counting on my fellow (esp. neurodivergent) writers to confirm here.

Friendly ADHD reminder this holiday season: you know the secret Christmas police, who storm in unannounced to inspect the loveliness of your decorations, and the tidiness of your home? Yeah, turns out we made those up. I know, right?

PSA to undiagnosed ADHD adults/women:

The meds can also help with the anxiety. IYKYK.

Pursue that diagnosis if you have the means. Trust me.

So I've been working for quite some time on keeping my dopa-mining, impulse-buying habit in check. Christmas shopping for my 9-year-old daughter is...*not helping*. So. Many. Cute. Things.

Free ADHD thesis idea #2: "Navigating the struggles of getting other family members to follow the secret timeline you made up in your head, but failed to communicate to them"

Free thesis idea #1: "Utilizing funny voices to avoid triggering you PDA neurodivergent child, when you absolutely need them to do stuff".

Stay tuned for more research inspiration.

If your Chrome app tabs counter isn't showing a smiley instead of numbers - are you even neurodivergent?

Neurotypicals: "Growth happens outside you comfort zone! 🙃"

Me, a neurodivergent: "Wait...you guys have a *comfort zone*??"