"For certain neurodivergent folks who struggle with a diffuse or fragile sense of self, writing can be a profound tool for regulation, orientation, and expression."
Beautiful. "It’s an activity that helps me locate myself—emotionally, physically, existentially. I’ve always felt like I can see myself more clearly on the page than I can in real life... writing can be a profound tool for regulation, orientation, and expression." Yes!!
I am just starting to get a grip on how I’m neurodivergent in my 50s. I really appreciate this article. It helped me understand why writing has always been a mental health necessity for me. It’s almost as if I don’t know what I’m thinking or feeling or needing unless I’m writing. And I always have to imagine there’s an audience. That’s the strange part. I’m always writing to God, or a lover, or a friend.
Beautiful. "It’s an activity that helps me locate myself—emotionally, physically, existentially. I’ve always felt like I can see myself more clearly on the page than I can in real life... writing can be a profound tool for regulation, orientation, and expression." Yes!!
Ahh, Lindsay, I'm so glad that landed for you <3
Such a powerful truth right? I love when we read something that resonates so much with our own experience.
I am just starting to get a grip on how I’m neurodivergent in my 50s. I really appreciate this article. It helped me understand why writing has always been a mental health necessity for me. It’s almost as if I don’t know what I’m thinking or feeling or needing unless I’m writing. And I always have to imagine there’s an audience. That’s the strange part. I’m always writing to God, or a lover, or a friend.
I'm so glad this found you when it did! <3
You articulated that so well and it resonates!
this conversation is simply beautiful
thank you, I'm glad you found us here!
It is not exaggerating to say that *everything* in this interview resonates with who I am and have been--as a creator and as a human.
I feel in such good company :)
I truly felt that with every word Sarah shared with me. So glad you connected.
Kathryn, you have articulated so much of my experience of writing before I ever figured it out that way. This is a gift of an essay. Thank you
So glad that you have found the connection here!