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Welcome to my blog—a place where I blend honesty, heart, and a little grit to explore the messy, beautiful process of growth. Here I share insights from my journey as a neurodivergent entrepreneur, psychologist, and coach; alongside practical tools and stories that inspire connection and transformation. Whether you’re here to learn, reflect, or just feel seen; my hope is that you’ll leave with a little more courage to embrace your brilliance and keep moving forward.

Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance: Let’s Get Real
Neurodivergence, mental health and wellness, self-help strategies, societal critique, disability advocacy, personal development, intersectionality, lived experiences Angie Pulido-Banner Neurodivergence, mental health and wellness, self-help strategies, societal critique, disability advocacy, personal development, intersectionality, lived experiences Angie Pulido-Banner

Living with Pathological Demand Avoidance: Let’s Get Real

Alright, let’s cut the bullshit. As someone with ADHD and autism, I’ve got parts of me that are rebellious little hell-raisers. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—or as I like to call it, the Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. This part of me is like an unhinged kid who’s finally free to yell, “Fuck this! I’m not doing your dumb shit anymore!” It’s the ultimate middle finger to society’s endless demands.

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