Adapting Perspectives Towards Neurodivergent Life
Hi! I’m Joy Shorts, an AuDHD writer exploring what it means to navigate life at the intersection of autism and ADHD. For me, adapting isn’t just about routines or strategies—it’s about shifting perspectives, understanding what actually works, and challenging the expectations that don’t.
Writing is how I make sense of these experiences. Through personal reflections, insights, and open conversations, I share the everyday realities of neurodivergent life—the struggles, the strengths, and the ways we can build systems that actually support us.
Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to understand a different way of thinking, I hope this space gives you something valuable: a moment of recognition, a new perspective, or a sense that you’re not alone.
Adapting Life is a space for honest conversations about neurodivergence—the challenges, the insights, and the ways we reshape the world to fit how we actually function.
This isn’t about fitting into a mold; it’s about understanding why certain things work (or don’t) for neurodivergent brains. It’s about unlearning harmful expectations, recognizing our needs, and giving ourselves permission to exist as we are.
Here, you’ll find personal reflections, open letters, and explorations of how we navigate systems that weren’t built for us. Whether you’re here to better understand yourself, support someone you love, or rethink what 'normal' even means, you’re in the right place.
Let’s shift perspectives, challenge assumptions, and create something that works—for all of us.