Articles written by Mary Baxter
Mary discovered she was neurodiverse after starting work with neurobox in 2023. It didn’t come as a surprise, as she’s had a colourful, patchwork career (highlights include osteoarchaeologist, educator, researcher, textile artist and story teller). Life coaching pulls together her skill set and feels like the missing piece in a jigsaw. A self-styled Happiness Advocate, she’s worked extensively on happiness: what it is, how to cultivate and enjoy it. She enjoys blogging and posting book reviews on her web page www.LightBlueLifeCoaching.co.uk.
The Reality of Living with Invisible Disabilities
It’s a bit weird, having invisible disabilities. I am hypermobile, and my overly bendy joints cause me pain. There’s a certain amount of gate keeping over whether it’s Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome or something else – the boundaries shift over time and depending on who you’re speaking with. ...
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8 months working with neurobox
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Late Neurodiversity Diagnosis and Why It Matters to Me
How do you feel about the way your brain works? Are you confident and capable? Focusing on your strengths and shying away from your weaknesses? Happy-go-lucky? Or needing some help- just not sure what sort will do….?
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