Listen "Bonus: We Were Diagnosed Late and Now We're Figuring It All Out"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat happens when you discover your neurodivergence decades into adulthood? In this unfiltered, candid conversation, Narelle and Tess open up about receiving their diagnoses in their 40s—Narelle with ADHD and Tess with autism—and how this knowledge transformed their understanding of themselves.From the roller coaster of emotions that followed diagnosis to the practical realities of navigating daily life with ADHD and autism, they share experiences that many late-diagnosed adults will recognize instantly. "I thought I just wasn't as smart as everybody else," Narelle reveals, discussing how her ADHD masked itself as academic struggles until she discovered that her brain simply processes information differently—sometimes even advantageously, as when her heightened awareness made her an exceptional basketball point guard.Ember Connect Live is a free membership community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. It’s a living and breathing meeting place where we can gather, share stories and experiences, learn, and grow. Ember Connect Live also provides another space where non-Indigenous women (our Allies), can learn, grow and be part of meaningful conversations. Our platform is unique because we provide separate spaces for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and non-Indigenous women to connect and communicate but importantly, we provide a THIRD space where we can all learn and grow together. Join Ember Connect now, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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