Hi there! My name is Kourtni and I’m a 29-year-old living in the northeast US with my blue heeler, Emmett (pictured left) and my boyfriend.
I found out at age 28 that I’m AuDHD – Autistic and ADHD. Talk about life changing! Suddenly all these things I could never understand about myself and thought were just me being weird or lazy actually made sense. Some time later, I’m still learning to adjust to my new reality. I’m finding ways to make life work for my neurodivergent self and building a life that makes me happy.
I know I’m far from the only person out there who is discovering their neurodivergence late in life. I wanted to connect with other neurodivergent people because us having a community where we can all be ourselves is so important and, quite frankly, necessary for our mental well-being! I know many of us are looking for connection as well as ways to improve our quality of life. I will share content about what is helpful for me and what may be helpful for you.
There have been two major components to me building a life I love: working with my neurodivergence rather than against it and being creative. These will be the two main focuses of this blog. I will share ways that I have adapted and changed my day-to-day to better suit my AuDHD brain. You can also expect to see a lot about crocheting since that has become my main creative outlet. Reading and journaling are two other creative topics that will probably appear often.
Alongside the blog, I also have an Etsy shop. I’m still in the process of getting things posted, but it will be a store with items that will make great gifts. I absolutely love finding gifts that are just the right fit for recipients and so I want to offer products that will give you the opportunity to gift something that’s affordable but still heartfelt and thoughtful.
My goal with all of this is to share my journey and help you find things that will bring joy back into your life. I want you to also be able to build a life that fits your unique qualities rather than continue trying to mold yourself to fit a neurotypical life. If any of this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, I’m so glad you’re here!
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