Licensed Psychologist
“You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison When war breaks out, get busy. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, I got busy. Busy is what I do when I am overwhelmed with shocking news. It is my first step – get busy and do something, anything to combat the fear. The news that Hamas had …
Parental Alienation as seen through the lens of Autism At the risk of angering disability rights advocates I have adapted the title of this blog from a popular slogan: “Once you have met one person with Autism, you have met one person with Autism.” The philosophy behind the original slogan is admirable. Disability rights advocates …
Contempt in NeuroDivergent Relationships “You live out the confusions until they become clear.” ~ Anais Nin The range of Contempt. Cheryl has no contempt for her ASD spouse. Long ago she decided there was no hope for her NeuroDivergent relationship, but she has no desire to leave. Instead, she has affairs with men who are …
Our one big mistake. There is one big mistake that all of us make, whether NeuroTypical or NeuroDiverse. This is the assumption that we are operating in reality and that we know the truth, when in fact, we are operating in our “map of reality,” or our perception of reality. Therefore, the truth as we …
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“If you have been brutally broken But still have the courage to be gentle to other living beings, then you’re a badass with a heart of an angel.” ~ Keanu Reeves Brutally broken? Most of us cannot say we have been “brutally broken.” Life is complicated and often treacherous. Every so often we get a …
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“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ~ Winston Churchill The Fear Factor Have you ever watched a suspenseful movie and found yourself wanting to advise the protagonist to hold fast? Or have you watched a game show and yelled out the answer when the contestant appeared to freeze? Or how about watching a …
Continue reading “FEAR in NeuroDivergent Relationships: Danger or Opportunity?”
Many NeuroDivergent couples have sought out Dr. Marshack for relationship help. Using the tools discussed in this book, they have succeeded in reclaiming the love lost in the chaos of NeuroDivergence. Open this tool chest of a book, and you, too, can help your relationship evolve to a saner, more companionable state.
