In this week’s episode, Em gets vulnerable about her own journey of self-discovery as it relates to autism, ADHD and religious trauma. She shares some of her own research as well as that of professionals, interpreting it through the lens of someone who grew up in white evangelical spaces. *Important note: Em is not a mental health professional and nothing in this episode should be taken as medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, there are people who can help. Contact your doctor or see the list of resources below.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodivergence by Devon Price, PhD.
Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, PhD.
Mental Health Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Talkspace Online Therapy - Online Therapy & Medications
Autistic Self Advocacy Network
On Reddit: the group r/AutismTranslated
The Life She Wrote
https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote
Credits: Original music by R. Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com
