Diana Houghton 10/31/25 Diana Houghton 10/31/25

When Attunement Fails: The Child Who Becomes the Container

For many children, especially those with neurodivergent sensitivities or caregivers burdened by their own unprocessed trauma, the parent’s inability to attune becomes a chronic rupture.

Diana Houghton 10/13/25 Diana Houghton 10/13/25

How Fawning Can Erode the Neurodivergent Self

When neurodivergent individuals are consistently labeled as "too sensitive" or "overreactive," they often learn to cope by fawning, a self-abandoning strategy that trades authenticity for perceived safety.

Diana Houghton 10/6/25 Diana Houghton 10/6/25

Creative Rebellion: Reimagining Survival Strategies as Wholeness

What if your so-called disordered thinking is not a sign of being broken, but a profound somatic signal from a body that has creatively adapted to survive?

Diana Houghton 9/29/25 Diana Houghton 9/29/25

Parenting While Neurodivergent

Parenting while neurodivergent presents a distinct set of challenges that often go unrecognized.

Diana Houghton 9/26/25 Diana Houghton 9/26/25

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Neurodivergence

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is an intense, often overwhelming emotional response to perceived rejection or criticism that disproportionately affects neurodivergent individuals.

Diana Houghton 7/16/25 Diana Houghton 7/16/25

Grieving the Self Who Didn’t Know

Grieving the self who "didn’t know" is an act of reclaiming clarity and compassion.

Diana Houghton 7/10/25 Diana Houghton 7/10/25

Time Blindness and Neurodivergence

Time blindness in neurodivergent individuals can strain relationships but is manageable with strategies, understanding and collaboration.

Diana Houghton 7/8/25 Diana Houghton 7/8/25

Erotic Confusion and Body Memory in Sexual Assault Survivors

Erotic confusion and body memory in sexual assault survivors are reflexive responses, not signs of consent.

Diana Houghton 6/30/25 Diana Houghton 6/30/25

Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect

Trauma integration brings clarity and revelation, yet its ripple effect means unresolved layers may surface later, often catching us off guard.

Diana Houghton 6/23/25 Diana Houghton 6/23/25

Why Sexual Assault Can Be Confusing for Survivors

Sexual assault can leave survivors feeling confused, especially when their reactions don’t match societal expectations or their body’s responses feel unclear.