being injured is probably one of the most common negative mindsets to get into. The journal can be similar to grief in that you go through the process of different stages. I won't lie. I have been much better than I thought. I thought I'd really 'lose myself'.

Then recently, a PT came up to me... and I can't BELIEVE WHAT HE SAID?!?!?! - pending a huge rant now.

It doesn't get said enough but, I love being neurodiverse. I wouldn't change my head for anything else. Yes the podcast gives light to what it's like being in the head of someone with a different mind, but it felt like it needed a time where it was all about the positives and celebrating why I like being the way I am.

Welcoming Thomas into the studio was a delight. From us sharing just the feelings about starting a masters at 25, to the gratitude of lockdown and what that provide Thomas to do with regards to getting help with Thomas' relationship to drinking and what effect that was having on his mental health.

I struggled with masking and being around someone all week and having conversations with a neurotypical became extremely tiring. It made me realise that not everyone I know, knows how to interact with me, to get the best from me, to understand me.

It was something I felt I wanted to allow myself to be open with.

I am so thankful to Bethan for having a real, honest and raw chat about her journey with ADHD. Topics covering her initial diagnoses, her feelings before getting seen by a specialist, and how life has been with medication.

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A lot happened this week. Dating someone in an open relationship, autistic joy terminology and my own road accident.

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I am constantly seeing online people talking about symptoms and almost feels like people are diagnosing themselves based on TikToks and online Instagram influences. Now whilst I am happy we have represenation online, it sparked an internal discussion that brought me to why I have fustrations with online diagnoses.

Being autistic. Being a female. Often not put together and most often never represented in media or conversations about autism. I felt it was time to really address something that I have felt for a long tine hasn't had the airtime.

It's not surprising, but I talk about dating a lot. 1. I have so much enjoyment for it. 2. I love love. 3. dating has helped with my mental health - because I first learned who I was on a date. Not to abuse dating and only have it to validate me. I have taken time to learn how dating can improve me mentally and I really do love sharing my dating journey with others.

It's been a really exciting week. Lots of seeing pals, creative moments but a binge broke out. Being real, raw and honest.