For the gifted individual, identity is thus a “fractal” phenomenon, in the sense that “selfhood” exists in layers.

Recently, I posed the question: why are we called Bloomers? The responses were as varied as they were delightful

There it was - finally proof that I was intuiting correctly. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been dismissed or told that I was crazy.

The one to break the silence, to stir the stillness, to craft new life from the bones of the past.

I would have died from lack of oxygen trying to help those around me first.

When my neurodivergent research kept resonating with me, I sought an assessment to ‘reality test’ my ideas, thoughts, and intuitions.

They say cracks are where the light comes in, forgetting that meant to see the sun, I had to first be broken.

Sharing how the journey started and the joys and struggles along the way.

Readers of this blog will know that I occasionally report nighttime dreams here, with interpretations that may be more or less elaborate.

Figuring my own gifted needs has taken dozens and dozens of Perception checks, Wisdom saving throws and Investigation rolls.

...allowing the experiment, allowing the acceptance, allowing the difference, and holding it all with curiosity and compassion.

...but what about when I am too much for myself?

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