Much has been written about the struggles and challenges that come with being neurodivergent. But what about the positive and joyful aspects? Here’s one: I have come to recognize that many of my autistic traits overlap with the characteristics that make me a multipotentialite.
Articles in the category "Self-Love"
“Are You Living Up to Your Full Potential?” Transforming the Burden of Representation into a Gift
This question of living up to our potential comes for everyone, but it hits especially hard for those of us who live with our own and others’ expectations that we represent the communities we’re a part of at the highest possible level. Here are three steps to transform that burden into a gift.
Coming to Terms With Life as a Disabled Multipotentialite
In a culture where any basic achievement by a disabled person is perceived as an act of bravery, living with a chronic health condition since birth meant coming to terms with being perceived as “an inspiration.” All I really wanted was to meet other multipotentialites like me.
Your Permission Slip for an Unapologetic Life
Forgiving myself for the ways that my multipotentialite life didn’t move in a straight line clears the slate—so I can grant myself permission to create more beauty with less fear. Here’s how you can do the same.
A Journey to Multipotentialite Self-Acceptance
After years of self-hatred, unsatisfying jobs, and being mislabeled by friends and family, Kay was more than ready to embrace her identity as a multipotentialite. But the road to self-love is never easy—or short.
