Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

Disconnected: Portrait of a Neurodiverse Marriage-Eleanor Vincent

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During this episode, author Eleanor Vincent shares some of the ups and downs she and her ex-husband experienced in their neurodiverse relationship. More specifically she addresses:

  • The 1st break-up, years of friendship, reuniting and then marriage;
    • How things changed when they moved in together; 
    • Masking and unmasking;
    • Challenges with emotional reciprocity;
    • Using love scripts;
    • Communication challenges; 
    • Short-term improvements, but not long term and consistent;
    • Meltdowns and shutdowns;
    • The impact of COVID; 
    • Health challenges;
    • Change in physical and sexual Intimacy; 
    • Patterns in an neurodiverse relationship; 
    • Unmet needs;
    • Deciding to end the relationship and having no contact; 
    • Being part of “The Lost Generation”

      • You can learn more about Eleanor's story in her new book: "Disconnected: Portrait of a Neurodiverse Marriage"

      In addition, you can contact Eleanor at: www.eleanorvincent.com or contact Mona at: www.neurodiverselove.com


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