As the birthday of our country approaches, I’ve been seeing more and more videos and posts about the flag… this symbol of freedom that once united us. For years now, I haven’t felt joy in celebrating Independence Day, not because I don’t want to, but because the American flag has been co-opted by some asContinue reading “Reclaiming Patriotism: A Fourth of July Reflection”
Category Archives: Parenting, Imperfectly
Why We Told Our 5-Year-Old She’s Autistic and ADHD
My oldest was five and a half when she was diagnosed as both Autistic and ADHD, just like me. But I’d known since she was two that she was at least ADHD, and the more I researched autism to better understand myself, the more I began to recognize the signs in her too. I alsoContinue reading “Why We Told Our 5-Year-Old She’s Autistic and ADHD”
It’s Okay to Need Help: A Reflection on Motherhood, Autism, and Burnout
Being a stay-at-home mom to two young kids is a full-time job—one I cherish deeply. I love my daughters and the life I’m building with my family. But I’ve come to realize that love isn’t always enough to keep me going, especially as an Autistic and ADHD adult navigating motherhood. Before I became a mom,Continue reading “It’s Okay to Need Help: A Reflection on Motherhood, Autism, and Burnout”
Spending Time With Little Ones
I struggle with imaginative play. As a child, I didn’t have a problem playing imaginatively with friends and siblings. But looking back on it, the majority of our imaginative play was acting out real-life scenes/events/people, rather than making up our own stories. Our play had all the limitations of the world around us. Now, asContinue reading “Spending Time With Little Ones”
A Few Ideas for Homemaking That Anyone Can Do
1. Practice Self-Care as a need rather than a want. Self-care. It’s a phrase often used by bloggers and stay at home moms on social media these days. But what does it really mean? Self-care is taking care of your mental and physical well-being. It can include things like taking a relaxing bath, meditating, workingContinue reading “A Few Ideas for Homemaking That Anyone Can Do”
Hi there!
This is my first post, so I thought I’d introduce myself even though there’s already an about me section. My name is Clarissa. I am ADHD which affects me in a lot of ways. I will be sharing a lot about my struggles as a homemaker and mom who has ADHD. I may also beContinue reading “Hi there!”
The Neurodivergent Homemaker 