Hello and thanks so much for tuning into Season 2 Episode 9 of Autism, ADHD and Us Three! If you enjoy the episode, please consider leaving a review – it really helps more late-diagnosed women and neurodivergent parents find us and feel less alone 💜
🧠💬 In this episode, I’m flying solo to dive deep into one of the most misunderstood but powerful topics: self-acceptance as a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman and parent.
I talk honestly about what self-acceptance really looks like (hint: it’s not some glittery destination you magically arrive at). Instead, it’s built quietly, daily, through the small moments no one sees — the boundaries, the cancelled plans without guilt, the quiet self-compassion when you’re struggling.
We explore why some struggles will always be there no matter how many accommodations you build (and why that's okay), how breaking free from societal expectations changes everything for us and for our children, and how healing yourself now is actively creating a more authentic, empowered future for the next generation. 🌱
This episode is full of real talk, laughter at the messy reality of "the journey" (seriously, if you know a better word than "journey", let me know 😂), and heartfelt encouragement for anyone working to reclaim their life on their terms.
💛 Whether you’re just starting your self-acceptance work or you’re in the messy middle of it — this one's for you.
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📚 Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome back: why self-acceptance isn’t a destination
02:18 – The messy, real-life version of becoming yourself
06:45 – Cancelled plans, sensory overload, and guilt-free boundaries
12:30 – Some struggles never fully go away (and why that’s okay)
18:05 – Why self-compassion needs to happen quietly and daily
24:15 – Breaking away from societal expectations
29:30 – How healing yourself changes your children’s inner voice
35:10 – The profound legacy of choosing yourself first
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Keywords: ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, late diagnosed ADHD woman, self-acceptance, masking, neurodivergent parenting, inner healing, late diagnosis, neurodivergent empowerment, breaking generational cycles, authentic living, radical self-care, emotional resilience