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Creating inclusive workplaces for neurodiverse or trauma-impacted employees
The modern workplace often assumes a “one-size-fits-all” model of communication, focus, and productivity. However for neurodiverse individuals, and those impacted by trauma, this model can be exhausting, overwhelming, or even unsafe. Neurodiversity includes ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory sensitivities, and more.Trauma impacts cognition, attention, and nervous system regulation.Both are invisible and deeply relevant to workplace inclusion. 🧬 The overlap: trauma and neurodivergence While they are distinct experiences, trauma and neurodivergence share common traits: Both groups are often misread as: These labels mask what’s often a mismatch between environment and nervous system. 📊 The stats 🛠️ What inclusion looks like in practice 1. Universal design Design environments that work for everyone, not…
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Life after a narcissist: reclaiming yourself with science on your side
Leaving a relationship with a narcissist can feel like stepping out of a fog. You may finally be free, but also exhausted, confused, and full of self-doubt. The question so many people ask is: “Why do I still feel broken when the narcissist is no longer in my life?” You’re not alone, and your feelings make perfect sense. Let’s look at what the research tells us about life after narcissistic abuse, how it impacts your brain and body, and what recovery truly involves. The trauma bond: why it’s so hard to walk away One of the most confusing things survivors face is how attached they still feel, even after experiencing…
