Author: HowToBeHumanEnough
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New Beginnings
A poem contemplating that time between the end of one thing and the beginning of another and the rest and processing that needs to come in between. Read more
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Why its a new year, same me in 2025
When a flower doesn’t bloom you don’t try to fix the flower. I’ve done so much self help reading and research, podcasts and a literal medical diagnosis. And they have all led me to the same conclusion. I don’t need ‘fixed’ because I’m not broken. I just need to look at the environment I’m in… Read more
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Frost
Today’s exercise from Beth Kempton’s Winter Writing Sanctuary Read more
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1980s Christmas Lights
The lights and magical gifts of an ordinary 1980s Christmas Read more
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How to Be Human Enough To… process my diagnosis
A submission on the topic “Reveal” for the Creative Future competition. My first submission. Read more
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Digging for Hope – A Glimmer of Truth
A poem written in response to Frans Stiene’s Digging for Truth. It made me think of developing resilience and coping strategies and not thinking the storm will abate forever. Read more
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Flight of the Changemakers
How the connection that many neurodivergent people have to their environment might be a signal that change is coming. Read more
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How To Be Human Enough To… grieve (part 3)
I want to talk about the deep sadness that I have over the gap between my potential and what I have actually been able to achieve. For me this disparity has been so difficult to come to terms with. Read more
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How to be Human Enough To… grieve (Part 2)
The consequences of coming at things from a place of believing you are broken. I was recently on a course that talked about stress relief using a thing called transactional analysis. It really piqued my interest as it began with the assumption that everyone is coming from a while place of being ok and that… Read more
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How to Be Human Enough to… grieve the life you thought you had. Part 1.
In a deeply personal reflection, the author shares her journey of processing grief related to her unrecognised needs. Misunderstood since childhood, she navigates the aftermath of refusing to trust her body’s signals, resulting in a life marred by self-blame, exhaustive efforts to follow societal rules, and overwhelming challenges with motherhood and self-care. Her struggles include… Read more
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How to Be Human Enough to… make time your friend
Living with ADHD impacts how I perceive and manage time, often feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Coping includes routines and habits for stability and reminders to aid memory. Importance is placed on self-regulation and care, as stress undermines all strategies. Emphasising the value of intentional living, the key is finding a personal sense of need rather… Read more
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How To Be Human Enough To… thrive as an introvert
After forty years of people-pleasing and self-neglect, a coaching course sparked a person’s journey to self-discovery. An existential crisis highlighted their performative existence, but coaching and a global pandemic offered clarity and rejuvenation. Despite regressing into old patterns, opportunities and an ADHD diagnosis led to self-love, peace, and a true understanding of personal needs. Writing,… Read more
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How To Be Human Enough To… endure the ADHD medication crisis
After a life-changing ADHD diagnosis, I’ve faced a five-month delay in receiving NHS treatment due to a global medication shortage. Nonetheless, I persist with honed routines, balancing a demanding job and family life, while dispensing with shame over my fluctuating capabilities. Currently, self-care and hope sustain me as I await medication availability, employing rest and… Read more
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How to Be Human Enough to… Explore Your Passions
A multi-passionate individual, devoted to creativity and constant learning, shares poetry inspired by the serene Scottish countryside and early morning skies. While combating the overwhelm of modern life, this person seeks joy in nature and moments of beauty, grounding themselves through walks with their dogs and embracing a philosophy of belonging and self-acceptance. Read more
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How to be Human Enough to… let others help
Cultivating independence and resilience, often in response to a world that bombards them with criticism, neurodivergent individuals like the author develop a guarded self-reliance. With time, they may realize the need to open up and share burdens, despite the challenge of asking for help. Embracing vulnerability with boundaries, the author is learning to connect with… Read more