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The reality of life and studying with the constant internal dialogue of disability and neurodivergences. Me: Right, I have a dissertation due in eight weeks, best get on and write the literature review. ADHD: But this is boring, there are too many words, who wants to read through long articles? Me: Well, I do, because […]

Down the Rabbit hole- again. Last night I felt hungry, I had a thought about pancakes… “I wonder if I should make pancakes in the morning, they would be rather nice with bacon, and I am sure I have some syrup. Oh, perhaps not. That does not seem like a healthy breakfast, but I have […]

A letter to tutors on the necessity of accommodations and empowerment. Studying as a protective factor for disadvantaged students, when education brings meaning to a sometimes ‘purposeless’ life. I dream of a cottage, one with a roaring fire and mountains surrounding me, with peace from noise, respite from busy places, and a feeling of security […]

The Gremlins. Let me introduce you to my gremlins, ADHD, OCD and Autism. Today I had a thought that visiting some shops in the sales was a fabulous idea! I ignored my body and the autism, both of which screamed at me to stay at home and rest, and I went anyway. I was quite […]