14/09/2026
This is a vulnerable share but I am doing this to build awareness of AuDHD, particularly the experiences of women diagnosed later in life.
A few days ago, I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. It feels validating, but it has also brought so much grief for all the versions of me who felt like she was drowning, failing, or somehow getting life wrong.
When people ask, “Why do you want to label yourself?” my answer is that AuDHD is a much kinder label than many of the ones I have given myself over the years.
I’ve written about what this diagnosis means to me, how it helps explain struggles with friendships, social dynamics and rejection, and how yoga and teaching have become anchors in my life.
I’m sharing to help others feel less alone and to bring understanding to experiences that often go unseen.
I also share a little about yoga offerings I’m planning for women like me, whether formally diagnosed or self-diagnosed.
Content warning: The blog briefly mentions aspects of my experience as a late-diagnosed woman; bullying, sexual harassment and abuse, but absolutely no details are given.
Diagnosed with AuDHD just days ago, I am feeling both validation and grief for the versions of me who struggled without understanding why. My diagnosis is helping me make sense of friendships, overwhelm and the harsh labels I gave myself. Here, I share how yoga grounds me, how teaching anchors me in...
