Growing up, I always felt like I was wasting time. I’d procrastinate, put off tasks I knew I needed to do, and end up feeling frustrated with myself. What I didn’t understand back then was that I wasn’t lazy—I was overwhelmed, anxious, and unknowingly managing life as a neurodivergent person without the tools I needed.Continue reading “Is It Really Wasting Time… or Are We Just Reconnecting?”
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Semolina, Safe Foods and Special Memories: A Neurodivergent Reflection
When you’re autistic—whether diagnosed young or later in life—there’s often a comfort found in something called a “safe food.” It’s not always the most exciting thing on the plate. In fact, some people might even say “eww”. But for us, that food becomes a little anchor of calm in a world that can feel overwhelming.Continue reading “Semolina, Safe Foods and Special Memories: A Neurodivergent Reflection”
The Night Before the Exam: How Martin Luther King Helped Me Find My Voice
By Laura Johnstone When I was growing up, I always had this deep sense of what was fair and what wasn’t. Even when I didn’t have the words or the essay-writing skills to explain it, I felt things strongly. I believed – and still believe – in human rights, in fairness, and in standing upContinue reading “The Night Before the Exam: How Martin Luther King Helped Me Find My Voice”
🌍 Travelling Abroad with Coeliac Disease: Why Italy and Spain Feel Like a Breath of Fresh (Gluten-Free) Air
Going on holiday when you’ve got coeliac disease can feel more like a military operation than a relaxing getaway. You’re not just thinking about swimsuits and suncream — you’re researching restaurant menus, double-checking ingredients, and carrying snacks everywhere you go. You also end up becoming fluent in explaining the difference between “coeliac disease” and “beingContinue reading “🌍 Travelling Abroad with Coeliac Disease: Why Italy and Spain Feel Like a Breath of Fresh (Gluten-Free) Air”
“A Slow Boat to China”: My Journey Through Education as a Neurodivergent Child, to walking across the stage when I got my degree.
I remember being told I was “on a slow boat to China” at school. I didn’t even know what it meant at the time — but the way it was said made it clear it wasn’t meant kindly. It stuck with me, not because I understood it, but because I felt it. It summed upContinue reading ““A Slow Boat to China”: My Journey Through Education as a Neurodivergent Child, to walking across the stage when I got my degree.”
[AD] Choosing Tonies Over TV: A Small Moment That Felt Huge
By Laura Johnstone This morning, something really beautiful happened in our home. It wasn’t a big milestone or a fancy outing — just a quiet, simple moment that felt like a real parenting win. For her birthday, Amelia received a Toniebox. At first, she was a bit unsure about it. We’d tried a couple ofContinue reading “[AD] Choosing Tonies Over TV: A Small Moment That Felt Huge”
Real Talk, Raw Love: Why This Tagline Speaks to My Soul
If I had to sum up everything I do—all the writing, podcasting, volunteering, book-making, and late-night thinking-while-doing-the-washing-up moments—it would be this: Real Talk, Raw Love: Championing Parents Through Prematurity, Neurodiversity, and the Unexpected. This isn’t just a tagline. It’s who I am. It’s for the mum who sits in the hospital ward, clinging to hopeContinue reading “Real Talk, Raw Love: Why This Tagline Speaks to My Soul”
A Good Life Isn’t Measured in Things—It’s Measured in Time, Gratitude and Giving Back
When I think about what makes a good life, it’s not money or material things. It’s the giggles at bath time, the unplanned chats over a cup of tea, the moments when someone helps you up when you’re struggling—and when you can do the same for someone else. It’s time. It’s gratitude. It’s giving back.Continue reading “A Good Life Isn’t Measured in Things—It’s Measured in Time, Gratitude and Giving Back”
Who I Spend the Most Time With – And Why That’s a Privilege
By Laura Johnstone When today’s blog prompt asked, “Who do you spend the most time with?” the answer came without hesitation: my daughter. She’s my little shadow, my sidekick, and the heartbeat of my day. Whether we’re having a quiet moment cuddling or she’s scaling the furniture like a tiny escape artist, I wouldn’t haveContinue reading “Who I Spend the Most Time With – And Why That’s a Privilege”
Three Books That Changed My Life
By Laura Johnstone Some books come into your life and shift something. They don’t just entertain you—they shape you, change how you think, and in some cases, even how you see yourself. These three books—each from very different parts of my life—have done exactly that. 1. The Diary of Anne Frank – A Window intoContinue reading ” Three Books That Changed My Life”
The bad and your parenting journey 