Irena MS
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Irena MS
2. Multiplicity & Complexity (Thinking About Thinking)
Which thoughts came back today—and what did they bring with them?
What idea branched into something new?
What connections emerged between seemingly unrelated things?
Where did my thinking spiral—productively or not?
What question am I still carrying without needing an answer yet?
What thought today
Daily prompts
wary about losing a central meaning of the term: That the way your brain is wired is extreme enough on a certain socially-relevant or education-relevant dimension that it’s really difficult to navigate the ordinary world of humans or to learn in a standardized way.
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Definition
For adults, it can be immensely empowering to discover later in life who you truly are and to identify positively with the neurodivergent label.
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The Texture of Becoming
1. Inner Life & Identity (Self-in-Context)
Exploration of self beyond roles and achievements
Midlife transitions and existential reflection
Emotional depth, giftedness, and neurodivergence
Moving from masking/performance to authenticity
Unpacking long-held assumptions and inherited narratives
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Clusters of reflection
6. Supportive Work for Others (Especially Women in Transition)
What kind of support did I need today—and did I receive it?
What would I offer to someone feeling what I felt today?
Who might need a small permission I’ve already given myself?
What moment today reminded me that I’m not alone in this stage of life?
What message might I bottle for a woman
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In reality, you’re probably just human and can be awkward sometimes but that doesn’t mean you actually score high in autism and need resources and support. In fact, your self-diagnoses and demand for resources takes away from the support and limited resources of those who truly need it.
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Medical model prevalent. Assumption that people who “demand“ actually get resources. Who decides who “truly needs it“?
5. Critical Awareness & Systemic Insight
What system or norm rubbed against my values today?
Where did I feel like I was shrinking myself to fit something built for someone else?
What invisible expectation shaped my choices today?
What would resistance look like, softly?
What larger story am I noticing myself in?
What did I silently push back against
Daily prompts
I don’t think it’s great that you are identifying with the neurodivergent label primarily so you can “fit in” and “belong” among your peer group. That actually feels pretty antithetical to the whole neurodivergent thing actually!
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Needs further clarification.