The last two weeks have been incredibly stressful for me. Old trauma has resurfaced leaving me incredibly anxious, confused and not knowing who to trust.

One of my favourite sayings that I use in my work is, “The antidote to anxiety is trust.” I use this when explaining the need for learners to be able to thrive by having staff in their educational settings that they can forge strong, trusting connections with. These last few weeks, as a neurodivergent adult my trust in people and the community that I considered myself to be a part of has been shaken to the core.

I know I have a lot to offer the community, and that many neurodivergent children and their families and professionals who work with them have benefitted from my voice, it does not seem fair to them that my voice is removed, so I have found another way to be heard……………and this blog is that way.

Although it will take me time to recover from the shock and upset of the last few weeks, I know that I will recover with the help of my amazing friends; my “Neurodivergent Squad.”

I hope you enjoy and benefit from what I have to say, and what is yet to come.

Laura x