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Step into a space where lived experience takes centre stage. Here, we share authentic, firsthand stories—voices that inspire, connect, and offer a glimpse into the unique paths people have walked.
Every story holds power—the power to resonate, uplift, and remind us that we’re never alone in our journeys.
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Understanding NDIS Charges: What Your Invoice Really Covers!
Have you ever looked at an NDIS invoice and wondered where your funding is actually going? With increased attention on NDIS fraud and provider charging practices, many participants and families are asking important questions about fees, cancellation charges, and service costs. In this blog, we explore what sits behind NDIS provider charges, the often unseen work involved in delivering safe and quality support, and why transparency matters. Whether you're reviewing an invoice or simply want to better understand how your funding is used, this article provides a clear and balanced look at the real costs of delivering sustainable NDIS supports.
The Fire and the Flood: Navigating the Epic Intensity of RSD
What if rejection didn't just hurt, but completely consumed you? In this deeply personal reflection, Milly shares her journey of living with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD, from the overwhelming pain of perceived rejection and self-doubt to finding healing through self-compassion, therapy, and acceptance. This powerful story explores the realities of emotional intensity, the impact of undiagnosed ADHD, and the transformative journey of learning to become a safe place for yourself.
Pregnancy, ADHD & Me: A Very Wiggly Journey (Now With More Chaos!)
Pregnancy has taken my ADHD brain on a wild, wiggly adventure, from switching meds and battling baby‑brain fog, to crying over gestational diabetes and learning to actually rest for the first time in my life.
With extra support from my GP, midwife team, body‑doubling sessions, and a weekly “buy one baby thing” system, I’ve slowly gone from overwhelmed to (mostly) calm.
This blog shares the messy, funny, very real journey of navigating pregnancy with ADHD… and why I recommend leaning on every support available, including Australia's amazing midwife programs!
5 Habits That Made Me Burnout-Proof (Spoiler: It Wasn't 'Hustling' Harder)
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s your nervous system waving a white flag. After years of worshipping hustle culture, I discovered five tiny, rebellious habits that turned me into a burnout-proof human. Spoiler: None of them involve working harder. Ready to trade exhaustion for energy? Let’s go!
Why I Broke Up with New Year’s Resolutions (and What I’m Doing Instead)
New Year’s resolutions sound great in theory—until you have ADHD and your shiny new planner ends up buried under socks by week two. If you’ve ever felt like resolutions were made for someone else’s brain, you’re not alone. In this post, I share why traditional resolutions often flop for ADHD (spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy!) and the fun, flexible strategies I use instead to make progress without the pressure.
Psychologists, Coaches, Counsellors, Peer Workers… Oh My! Sorting Through Mental Health Support
Choosing the right mental health support can feel overwhelming. From psychologists to Lived Experience Workers, I share my personal journey through therapy, coaching, and healing—and how building a support team changed everything.
Conscious Parenting - How it changed my life.
I thought I could protect my children from anxiety and emotional pain by being the “perfect” mum. But parenting cracked me open. It wasn’t until I turned inward—nurturing my own inner child and healing old wounds—that I truly began to show up for my kids in a grounded, conscious way.
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: My Brain’s Drama Queen Era
A real-life, relatable story about living with rejection sensitivity, overthinking everything, and finally finding peace through understanding, love, and a little help from medication.
Why Am I Always Covered in Bruises? Understanding Proprioception, Spatial Awareness, and ADHD
I’ve spent most of my life covered in bruises, falling down stairs, and breaking bones in the most ridiculous ways. For years, I thought I was just clumsy. But studying psychology and living with ADHD has helped me uncover a deeper truth: my brain processes movement and space differently.
From struggling with spatial tasks in IQ tests to rollerblading straight into a wall at age eight, my story is one of chaos, curiosity, and finally—clarity. This blog explores how proprioception, spatial awareness, and ADHD intersect, and why understanding your body’s internal GPS can be life-changing!
One Year into ADHD: Embracing My ‘Neurospicy’ Brain
“Have you ever considered that you might have ADHD?”
My GP’s words caught me completely off guard—I had never associated myself with that diagnosis. My ADHD didn’t show up as bouncing-off-the-walls energy. Instead, it manifested as internal hyperactivity—endless mental lists, negative self-talk, and difficulty feeling present in the moment.
A year has passed, and I finally feel ready to share my journey as a newly diagnosed 34-year-old woman with ADHD. I wrote this in 2024, hoping that one day I could use my experiences to support others—so here it is.