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Sophie Willow's avatar

I loved this, Andrea, thank you! Your words are affirming something I know in my bones, I’m so burnt out from ‘regular’ work and am taking steps towards a work life that is more supportive of my needs, interests and talents. This spring I am releasing my first ever piece of work that I’ll be charging for (a massive moment for me and a step towards self employment). It’s a zine/self published book about healing from PMDD holistically (neurodivergent-friendly) - something I desperately needed a few years ago. Your article is spurring me on as I dream into deeper follow-on offerings, which would support those trying to recover and support me on the path to self employment. So timely to be reading this now!

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Andrea Anderson's avatar

Yesss Sophie! I love this. I’m so glad this article is affirming & spurring you on. I’m delighted you’re taking steps towards aligning work and life to your needs, interests and talents. Will you keep us posted about how we can access your zine/ book on healing holistically from PMDD? Will it be on your Substack?

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Sophie Willow's avatar

Thank you so much, Andrea! I'm really excited about it and words like yours just confirm that I'm doing work that is needed & right for me. Yes, I'll be sharing about it on here - I'm doing a limited print run this spring followed by a digital launch of the e-book 😊

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A Selkie's way to belong's avatar

I really like this piece and am happy to have finally found substack! Work is an area I have struggled in massively and am only just beginning to explore how maybe I can work. I've struggled both as an employee and as self employed and haven't worked since my Autistic discovery.... slowly crafting a way forward. Thanks for your words.

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✹The Unmasked Woman✹ (Hannah)'s avatar

Looking forward to our conversation so much Andrea ✨

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Andrea Anderson's avatar

What a cracking conversation it was Hannah! Thanks for sharing so much of your wisdom in how we can shift our mindset to value the brilliance of our neurodivergence. Looking forward to sharing this on Friday.

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Andrea Anderson's avatar

It’s great to have you here Lucy. I’m really looking forward to reading your posts here. Glad this article is resonating

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