@divergentlymarried
We're Sonay, James and Sylvie. Sonay is an AuDHD coach, lawyer, and professional speaker, whilst James is a techie and part-time geology student. Sylvie is a dog. Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for the neurodivergent community.
My first International Women’s Day as a mum and the first time I can start to answer whether women can have it all.
The basic answer: no.
I’ve had to return to some form of work earlier than I wanted to because there is very limited support for self-employed mums.
**Alt text:** Graphic with a teal background and a large yellow semicircle behind a rounded light grey quote box. At the top of the box are green quotation marks. The text reads: “Divergently Being celebrates International Women’s Day 2026.” Below are green hashtags: #Rights #Justice #Action #GenderEquality. 🌼✊
Divergently Being celebrates all the incredible women all over the world, neurodiverse and neurotypical alike.
#Rights #Justice #Action #GenderEquality
If you value what we’re building and want to help us continue creating neurodivergent-led content, you can support us here:
buymeacoffee.com/divergently_....
In the meantime, Sonay’s started a new blog sharing her experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Feel free to check it out and let us know what you think.
Hello everyone! It’s been a while…
Sonay gave birth to our little one on 11th December, and so we haven’t been able to record an episode for a while! We hope to record one soon!
I understand a certain millionaire politician from the limited company known as Reform is saying that SEN children, shouldn't have sensory accommodations in classrooms. He's specifically taken issue with ear defenders. I want to know why he has an issue with disabled kids, to be honest.
New episode! Listen here on Spotify. I know it's intermittent, but pregnancy, coursework and life don't respect a podcasting schedule.
open.spotify.com/episode/6ZIu...
#AuDHD #Podcast #NewEpisode #DivergentlyMarried
All the different shades, all the races, all the religions, all the cultures added together, mixed in a melting pot, to make this beautiful land, even more beautiful! This is what makes me proud to be British!
I see the chancellor is having another crack at making disabled people's lives worse again.
Why should we have to pay for their financial mismanagement?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Two people standing indoors against a green wall. The person on the left is wearing a green coat over a black outfit and white trainers. The person on the right is wearing ceremonial red and black robes with a white lace collar and a gold chain of office. Both are smiling at the camera.
A woman wearing a green coat and black top stands smiling in front of a banner for “Bromley Experts by Experience,” a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation. The banner lists types of disabilities and lived experiences supported, and there is a table in front with plates of apples and various packets of crisps
A group of people are dancing inside a hall with green walls and a wooden floor. Several people wear matching light blue hoodies, while others wear casual clothes including a pink top and black dungarees, and a green hoodie
Had a great time attending Bromley Disability Pride this afternoon - a lovely afternoon of poems, songs, dances (including one where I joined in!) and an allotment talk.
Also got to meet the Mayor of Bromley (a fellow neurodivergent lawyer) and chat about neurodiversity and disability inclusion.
Happy 2nd birthday to the hairiest member of our team, Sylvie!
Divergently Being logo with the text "Divergently Being supports world mental health day Friday 10th October 2025" with a green ribbon to the left.
We here at Divergently Being support #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 and would encourage anyone who needs help to reach out, and for the rest of us to help and #BeKind.
We will be talking about this in our next episode.
Just watched this, and it really is enraging how much of a non-answer the government gave on improving #SEND provision for #Neurodivergent children. Absolutely infuriating. My wife and I are both #AuDHD with a baby on the way, and I worry what it will be like for us.
So the Orange Wrecking Ball (thanks @scaramucci.bsky.social) says #Paracetamol causes #Autism.
The MHRA, NICE, NHS, and anyone with a functioning brain says otherwise.
We all know what causes autism. #Autistic parents.
We've got a new episode up! It's been a while again, but when there's a baby on the way, and everything else, well, we try our best. In the meantime though...
Listen here on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4RF9...
#AuDHD #Podcast #NewEpisode #DivergentlyMarried
Two years to the day since our first podcast episode!
The time flies by. For now, we're just working on our next episode which will be out soon!
Absolute nonsense these new rules.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Not ND-friendly in the slightest.
An image with the Divergently Married logo, which is two penguins facing each other above the word "Divergently Married", with "New Podcast Episode" in large letters coming out of a megaphone.
We've got a new episode up! Sorry it's been a while, life got in the way a lot, but in this episode, we sort of explain why.
Listen here on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Ga8...
#AuDHD #Podcast #NewEpisode #DivergentlyMarried
Sorry it's been a while, life sort of took over. Have a listen to our latest episode as to why...
open.spotify.com/episode/0QBj...
New episode coming soon!
"News article headline reads: 'Chris Packham says autism does not need a cure: ‘We are not broken’.' Subheading explains that Packham opposes curing autism, responding to US Health Secretary RFK Jr’s pledge to find its causes. The article is by Lauren Del Fabbro, published May 12 and updated May 13. Below is a photo of Chris Packham wearing a camouflage jacket, bright red zip-up top, and colourful checked scarf, standing in front of a blurred architectural background."
Watching Walking with Dinosaurs. Interrupted by the dog growling at the carcharodontosaurus.
#gooddog
A megaphone with the Divergently Married Logo (Two Penguins over the text) and text also saying New Podcast Episode.
NEW EPISODE!
RFK Jr’s terrifying autism registry plans, Amnesty exposes DWP cruelty, RSD when others are hurt, and finding small joys (like rhubarb!) in tough times.
🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4NfE...
#Podcast #ADHD #Autism #DisabilityJustice
A bright yellow road sign with the text “No eye contact at any time.” The image humorously represents a common autistic or neurodivergent experience of discomfort with eye contact.
📹 Trusting Intuition: When to Dislike Someone
In this reel from the latest episode, we talk about that gut feeling — and how neurodivergent folks often spot things others miss.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#Intuition #NeurodivergentWisdom #TrustYourself #DivergentlyBeing
Two people stand in a music performance setting. The person in the foreground smiles and is captioned, “me thinking it’s normal to Listen on Spotify to the same song 272 times.” Behind them stands a shadowy figure with a mask labelled “autism,” suggesting the behaviour is connected to autistic traits like repetition and routine.
📹 Sonay’s PIP Update
This clip from the episode shares Sonay’s personal PIP journey.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#PersonalIndependencePayment #DisabilitySupport #ADHDAwareness #DivergentlyBeing
A chaotic battle scene inspired by the video game DOOM. A powerful armored character labelled “HIGH MASKING AUTISM” fights off many enemies, each labelled with life tasks like “Managing depression,” “Household chores,” “Being a loving, supportive parent,” “40h workweek,” “Personal hygiene,” “Managing family budget,” and “Maintaining relationships.” The image shows the effort required to function while masking.
📹 MP’s Disappointing Response
In this reel from our latest episode, we talk the disheartening reply to Sonay's email about the upcoming benefit changes, and what it reflects.
🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX
#PIP #DisabilityRights #NeurodivergentVoices #DivergentlyBeing
