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When Your Child’s Autism or ADHD Assessment Shines a Light on You
I would say that at least 80%, probably even higher, of the parents I speak to when assessing their children (and parents of adult...
Alice Cantwell
Oct 13 min read


Masking at Work: Why Unmasking Feels Like Both Freedom and Risk
What happens when unmasking at work isn’t freeing but frightening?
In this post, I share my lived experience of masking, burnout, and the trauma of unmasking in an unsupportive workplace. From skill regression to quiet rebellion, this is a story about the cost of fitting in—and the power of building something better.
Through Bold Minds, I’m creating a culture where neurodivergent professionals don’t have to choose between authenticity and survival.
✨ Unmasking isn’t just pers
Alice Cantwell
Sep 63 min read


Late Diagnosis, New Beginnings: My journey to understanding my brain
After years of feeling “too much” or “not enough,” I discovered I wasn’t broken; I was neurodivergent. This post shares my journey through late-diagnosed ADHD and autism (AuDHD), motherhood, masking and learning to live authentically.
Alice Cantwell
Aug 293 min read
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