At the time of writing this,  I celebrated another birthday in recent weeks. But, there was one metaphor that  stayed with me. The metaphor was along the lines of, ‘Life is Like a River’. A river is sometimes flowing fast, and, at other times, more slowly. It may also be occasionally muddy, but it will […]

The power of using metaphors is, I often find, both interesting and essential in making more sense of neurodivergent life. In my latest podcast episode, I reflect on how clearing an overgrown hedge became a surprisingly meaningful metaphor for personal growth and self-confidence. What started as a practical task. It had been deemed necessary to […]

As an autistic person, I’ve often found myself drawn to things others may choose to overlook. One of those lifelong fascinations has been to do with the way vehicles interact with grassed areas. This can include any marks left when tyres press into softer ground. While it may sound niche, this interest may reflect something […]