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This Explains A Lot explores personal journeys through late autism and ADHD diagnosis, identity, grief, and integration. The writing invites thoughtful reflection in a calm, uncluttered space, focusing on clarity and depth.

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  • Hello world!

    Hello world!

    This site exists because a late diagnosis doesn’t close a chapter—it transforms the way everything else is seen and understood. This Explains a Lot is a space for reflective writing about being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in adulthood—and about what comes after…

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  • The Diagnosis Felt Like Everything, Yet Nothing Had Changed

    The Diagnosis Felt Like Everything, Yet Nothing Had Changed

    For a long time, I thought a diagnosis would feel like an answer. Like closure. Like the end of a question, I had been carrying quietly for years. Instead, it felt more like opening a door to a long hallway I didn’t know…

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Reflections on Identity and Integration

Explore thoughtful essays delving into late autism and ADHD diagnosis, personal growth, and the journey through grief.

Diagnosis Insights

A deep dive into the experience of receiving a late autism or ADHD diagnosis and its impact.

Grief and Growth

Exploring the nuanced emotions of grief and the path toward healing and self-understanding.

Integration Journey

Thoughts on blending identity and experience into a cohesive sense of self over time.

Reflections Rooted in Authentic Experience

Explore thoughtful essays on late autism and ADHD diagnosis, identity, grief, and integration, crafted for clarity and insight.

Late Autism Diagnosis Insight

Personal reflections on discovering autism later in life, shedding light on identity and self-understanding.

Navigating ADHD Challenges

Exploring the nuances of ADHD diagnosis and its influence on daily living and personal growth.

Journey Through Grief

Honest narratives on processing loss and integrating grief into a renewed sense of self.