Tips for Black Students at Predominantly White Institutions
Mentors and champions provide sunlight to help opportunities grow and expand. Speaking up in class plants seeds of visibility and engagement with professors.
Many women with ADHD spend years masking or overcompensating for their symptoms, trying to 'be it all.' This 'masking' phenomenon results in a delay in diagnosis.
My Doctor Didn't Know What My Horrible Stomach Bug Was. So I Did Exactly What You're Not Supposed to Do.
I had to Google giardiasis to get it treated after months of ineffective antibiotics and persistent, severe stomach issues, leading me to a proper diagnosis.
My Gen Z daughter has emotional tools that I didn't have at her age. I'm envious, but I'm learning a lot from her.
At her age, I kept my emotions to myself. Growing up, expressing my emotions was often thought to be a show of weakness or rebellion, and calling out my mother on something certainly wasn't an option I ever considered.
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical society can create challenges, but narrative therapy can help individuals reinterpret their self-stories, revealing their strengths and addressing their difficulties.