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When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people...
18/07/2025

When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people thought I was mad. With everything else going on in the lead-up to a wedding, why would I add the pressure of baking and decorating a cake? But for me, it wasn’t just about a cake. It was about connection....

When I got married, there was one thing I was absolutely certain about—I wanted to make my own wedding cake. Some people thought I was mad. With everything else going on in the lead-up to a wedding…

Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly h...
18/07/2025

Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly how it’s going to unfold. That’s the part of my brain that longs for stability — my autistic brain that finds comfort in routine, structure, and sameness. But not long after, a different feeling kicks in. Suddenly, I’m bored. I want something exciting....

Some days I wake up craving a calm, predictable day. I want to know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and exactly how it’s going to unfold. That’s the part of my brain that longs for stability…

Blog Prompt: Do You Have a Dog or Cat? Today’s blog prompt is a simple question: do you have a dog or a cat? The short a...
17/07/2025

Blog Prompt: Do You Have a Dog or Cat? Today’s blog prompt is a simple question: do you have a dog or a cat? The short answer from me is… no. We don’t have any pets. And while on the surface that might seem like a choice, the reality is a bit more frustrating. I’m allergic to both dogs and cats—which means even though I would absolutely love to have a pet, especially a dog, it’s not something that’s very practical for our household right now....

Blog Prompt: Do You Have a Dog or Cat? Today’s blog prompt is a simple question: do you have a dog or a cat? The short answer from me is… no. We don’t have any pets. And while on the surface that m…

By Laura Johnstone | The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey Have you ever sat down for “just ten minutes” to do s...
16/07/2025

By Laura Johnstone | The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey Have you ever sat down for “just ten minutes” to do something you love—and then looked up and realised hours had disappeared? If you’re autistic, have ADHD (or both like me), you’ll know that feeling all too well. That magical moment when your special interest kicks in is like being transported....

By Laura Johnstone | The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey Have you ever sat down for “just ten minutes” to do something you love—and then looked up and realised hours had disappeared? If y…

Let me tell you what really bothers me. Like, makes-my-blood-boil kind of bothers me. Medical gaslighting. And not just ...
15/07/2025

Let me tell you what really bothers me. Like, makes-my-blood-boil kind of bothers me. Medical gaslighting. And not just the odd misunderstanding or “hmm, let’s monitor that” — I’m talking about being outright dismissed. Being made to feel like you’re dramatic, imagining things, or wasting time. Especially when you’re chronically ill or neurodivergent. As someone who lives with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), coeliac disease, and suspected endometriosis, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked into a GP’s room or hospital department and come out feeling smaller than when I went in....

Let me tell you what really bothers me. Like, makes-my-blood-boil kind of bothers me. Medical gaslighting. And not just the odd misunderstanding or “hmm, let’s monitor that” — I’m talking about bei…

There are some things I wish someone had told me years ago. Not just in passing, but in a way that made me really hear i...
14/07/2025

There are some things I wish someone had told me years ago. Not just in passing, but in a way that made me really hear it. These are the things I’ve come to believe deeply, through therapy, community, heartbreak, healing, and a lot of reflection as a neurodivergent mum. Whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, or you’re navigating this world with or without a diagnosis — these truths are for all of us....

There are some things I wish someone had told me years ago. Not just in passing, but in a way that made me really hear it. These are the things I’ve come to believe deeply, through therapy, communi…

Right now, we’re in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK — and if you live with a chronic illness like POTS (Postural...
14/07/2025

Right now, we’re in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK — and if you live with a chronic illness like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), you’ll know just how unbearable that can be. Unlike countries built for warm weather, our homes are designed to retain heat. There’s barely any air conditioning anywhere — not in shops, not in schools, and definitely not in most homes....

Right now, we’re in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK — and if you live with a chronic illness like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), you’ll know just how unbearable that can …

It’s been a few days since I last wrote a blog. And for once, I didn’t feel guilty about it. That might not sound like m...
12/07/2025

It’s been a few days since I last wrote a blog. And for once, I didn’t feel guilty about it. That might not sound like much, but for me — someone who spent years masking without realising I was neurodivergent — it’s huge. In the past, when I didn’t tick off every box on my to-do list, I’d spiral. I’d get frustrated with myself....

It’s been a few days since I last wrote a blog. And for once, I didn’t feel guilty about it. That might not sound like much, but for me — someone who spent years masking without realising I was neu…

Today’s prompt hit me right in the chest—what are you scared of in the future? For me, it’s simple but deep: I’m scared ...
01/07/2025

Today’s prompt hit me right in the chest—what are you scared of in the future? For me, it’s simple but deep: I’m scared that Amelia won’t be happy and fulfilled in life. From the moment I was one day late for my period, I just knew. You know that inner whisper that says, “You’re pregnant”? That was me. But even though I already felt it, I took the test to be sure—and in that exact moment, the love I felt was overwhelming....

Today’s prompt hit me right in the chest—what are you scared of in the future? For me, it’s simple but deep: I’m scared that Amelia won’t be happy and fulfilled in life. From the moment I was one d…

When we talk about education, we often focus on results: grades, targets, and milestones. But as a parent—and someone wh...
30/06/2025

When we talk about education, we often focus on results: grades, targets, and milestones. But as a parent—and someone who’s walked a difficult path through the education system myself—I believe what really matters is how we support children to get there. It’s not just about information. It’s about belief, encouragement, and understanding how children learn. Why Learning Styles Matter Not every child learns in the same way....

When we talk about education, we often focus on results: grades, targets, and milestones. But as a parent—and someone who’s walked a difficult path through the education system myself—I believe wha…

The short answer? Yes. The long answer? I’ve had lots. When people ask me if I’ve ever had surgery, I sometimes laugh – ...
29/06/2025

The short answer? Yes. The long answer? I’ve had lots. When people ask me if I’ve ever had surgery, I sometimes laugh – not because it’s funny, but because it’s such a big question for someone like me. Being born prematurely meant that surgery wasn’t just a one-off event – it became part of my story from the very beginning....

The short answer? Yes. The long answer? I’ve had lots. When people ask me if I’ve ever had surgery, I sometimes laugh – not because it’s funny, but because it’s such a big question for someone like…

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