The metaphor of 'Acorns Produced at Different Stages' for me, captures neurodivergent growth. As an autistic individual, over time, I’ve learned that development doesn’t follow a standardised timeline. This can be compared to oak trees producing acorns when they’re ready. We grow in our own time. Growing up, societal expectations around milestones, including language, social […]

Inspiration can come to us unexpectedly, emerging from uncertainty or any challenges we may face. This idea of ‘planting seeds in the dark,’ mirrors my journey as an autistic individual learning to navigate figurative language. Creativity and understanding, I’ve found, don’t always appear instantly. They can develop quietly beneath the surface, given time and patience. […]

In my last idiom story, I promised I'd create a newsletter to share more stories and creative insights. But I never quite got around to it. And honestly, I've been feeling like I might have let some of you down. In addition, I'd hoped to get the story out on Thursday 13th March. The truth […]