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Identity

Essy Knopf unofficially neurodivergent
Autism/ADHD Identity

Are you ‘unofficially neurodivergent’? Why your struggles still matter

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I just sensitive? Scattered? Awkward? Or is there…

Essy Knopf compliance culture
Autism/ADHD Identity

How compliance culture silences neurodivergent voices

Have you ever noticed how quickly people shift when you stop playing by the…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent thriving
Autism/ADHD Identity

5 common autistic/ADHD survival strategies—and what to do instead

Picture this: you’re in a meeting. You’ve been masking for hours. Someone cuts you…

Essy Knopf neurodivergence diagnosis gatekeeping
Autism/ADHD Identity

Why gatekeeping makes autism and ADHD diagnosis harder—and more harmful

Have you ever felt like your life might finally make sense—if only someone would…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent unmasking
Autism/ADHD Identity

Neurodivergent unmasking explained: How to reclaim your authentic self

Have you ever come home from a day of socializing or work and felt…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent advocacy
Autism/ADHD Identity

When neurodivergent advocacy triggers backlash

Have you ever been called “too sensitive,” “lazy,” or “distracted” for reacting to things…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent egg crack
Autism/ADHD Identity

The neurodivergent egg crack: When everything finally makes sense

Have you ever had a sudden, overwhelming realization that reframes your entire life? A…

Essy Knopf neurodivergent masking
Autism/ADHD Identity

The cost of conformity: What my sci-fi novel reveals about neurodivergent masking

What if survival meant becoming someone else—every thought filtered, every gesture rehearsed, every word…

Essy Knopf ableism psychologist
Autism/ADHD Identity

A psychologist compared my autism to a fatal condition

When I decided to pursue an autism diagnosis, I was hoping for clarity, self-understanding,…

Essy Knopf sensory overload
Autism/ADHD Identity Wellbeing

Why I hate going outside as an autistic ADHDer

For many autistics and ADHDers, stepping outside isn’t a simple task—it’s an exercise in…

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