The Moment I Realised ‘Fitting In’ Wasn’t the Goal I’ve always seen the world differently, yet for a long time, I decided to keep this quiet. I notice details others miss, taking a slower approach and often wondering, “Could this be done more logically?” Yet I rarely say it out loud, holding back, often unsure when it’s truly my place to speak. Diogenes said, “Stand a little less between me and the sun.” I relate to that deeply; I don’t seek status – just the freedom to think, contribute, and...

The Feeling of Almost Many neurodivergent individuals feel capable of something — yet often find themselves on the outside looking in. Think of Stuart Little at the end of the first film, before George realises his little whiskered brother has found his way home. He’s on the outside, with little hope — a feeling the family shares. Opportunities in the world of work shouldn’t be ad hoc surprises, leaving people on tenterhooks. There should be something real and tangible for them to own. The...

When Sharing Starts to Spill Over No one has ever told me I’ve crossed a boundary, but I’ve realised I don’t know where they lie. As someone who is neurodivergent, my coping mechanism resembles a leaking bucket: perpetually full, yet still being topped up. Though I’ve never received a formal complaint, I’ve noticed the patterns: brain-dumping when overwhelmed, taking roundabout paths to simple answers, and talking just to avoid saying the "wrong" thing. Nothing has gone wrong—at least, not...