A 7-day series of
emotional self-care strategies
for women in relationships
with men on the autism spectrum.
Before you begin this series:
Visit the "Free Resources" link in the menu above to grab your free guide (complete with bonus prompts!) to use alongside this series.
Introduction
An introduction to the 7 Days, 7 Truths series — real talk for women in relationships with men on the autism spectrum.
Day 1: Grief
Feeling guilty about experiencing grief after your partner's diagnosis?
Here I discuss what it can feel like for the non-spectrum partner — and how to adjust.
Day 2: Boundaries
Feeling burnt out from giving so much in your relationship, like it needs you 24/7?
In this video we discuss boundaries — why we need them, and how they actually support your partner and the relationship.
Day 3: Reclaim
Feeling like you're slowly disappearing into your relationship — your hopes, interests, even your sense of self quietly reshaped to fit your partner?
This video discusses how to reclaim yourself, without losing your partner or neglecting their needs.
Day 4:
Self-Validation
Second-guessing your thoughts, needs, and opinions based on your partner's feedback?
Often feeling like you need others' approval or reassurance that what you think, feel, and need is 'okay'?
This video discusses self-validation and why it's so transformative in neurodiverse relationships.
Day 5: Emotional
Secrecy
Feel isolated in your relationship because friends and family don't understand how it's different from theirs? Talk little about it, assuming others won't get it?
This video discusses the habit of staying silent about your relationship — and what to do about it instead.
Day 6: Emotions
Do you consider yourself an emotional person, or find emotions like anger or frustration overwhelming during conflicts with your partner?
In this video we discuss the importance of honoring your emotions — and learning strategies to express them in the most effective way to your partner.
Day 7:
Despair to Repair
Feeling exhausted, stressed, and want your neurodiverse relationship to work — but not seeing results no matter how hard you try?
In this episode we discuss how to begin to move from despair to repair in your neurodiverse relationship.
Enjoyed the Series?
These tips, ideas, and concepts were inspired by my 513-page book, Love Across Spectrums, which features 200+ strategies for making a relationship with a man on the autism spectrum work. Get your copy below.
