

WHAT I WISH YOU KNEW: A Neurodivergent Teen’s Guide to Identity, Belonging & Self-Esteem (Part 3)
A powerful guide from neurodivergent teens on identity, belonging, and self-esteem—what they wish parents, teachers, and caregivers understood.


WHAT I WISH YOU KNEW: A Neurodivergent Teen’s Guide to Identity, Belonging & Self-Esteem (Part 2)
A powerful guide from neurodivergent teens on identity, belonging, and self-esteem—what they wish parents, teachers, and caregivers understood.


WHAT I WISH YOU KNEW: A Neurodivergent Teen’s Guide to Identity, Belonging & Self-Esteem (Part 1)
What I Wish You Knew is a guide for parents, caregivers, and allies working with teenagers. We don’t need you to be perfect. We need you to be present. To be curious. To be willing to see the full picture—not just the struggle, but the spark too.


GLIMMERS AND GLOWS: Little Moments, Big Shifts
The language of glimmers and glows, introduced by therapist Deb Dana and grounded in Polyvagal Theory, gives us a simple yet powerful way to understand how safety and connection are felt in the body.
A glimmer is a spark—something our nervous system picks up as safe, soothing, or joyful. It could be a familiar smell, a kind face, a moment of calm.
A glow is what happens when we take time to name and savor that glimmer. It's the warmth that lingers when safety is felt and reme