Divergenthood Update 001

Gratitude, Updates, & Book Club Announcement

So I did a thing…

I sat frozen in the employee parking lot, waiting to go inside and clean out the office I had moved into only five months earlier. It had taken me five years, three jobs, fifty-eleven burnouts, breakdowns, and pep talks to get to this point, and I didn’t feel any of the feelings I thought I would. It was almost as lackluster as the “Thank you for your service and good luck” e-mail I received after I submitted my resignation. I imagined myself walking in confidently after my two-month leave so everyone could see that I was a strong mother and now a businesswoman. I was leaving my job to support my daughter, start my business, and write my book. I wanted to make it look as easy as it was necessary, but nothing about this decision was easy.

When I arrived, no cheerleaders, bells, or whistles were waiting for me, nor was the comfort of another job waiting for me. The only thing I had in that car was the inner knowing that my time had ended and that my attention was required elsewhere.

I purchased this photo to inspire students not to be afraid to start something new. As I packed my office, it was shared as an important reminder.

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The Birth of Divergenthood

When I launched Divergenthood in July, I knew it had to grow beyond TikTok videos to make a meaningful impact. I wasn’t exactly sure where it would lead, but I trusted that my perspective—on neurodivergence, witches, spirituality, and sexuality—could open doors to healing in a way I hadn’t seen elsewhere.

For years, I downplayed my thoughts, assuming everyone else thought this way too, that we were all striving toward a shared vision of inclusion, safety, and freedom. But life quickly reminded me that the fairytale version of progress is far from reality. I watched as the people around me—women, witches, queers, autistics—burned out under the weight of a world not built for us. I realized there weren’t enough resources addressing how we experience life, and I felt a deep calling to contribute to our collective healing.

At my core, I see myself as a conduit of information. I’m not a guru or an all-knowing being—just a human, like you, who has a gift and a desire to share it.

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Divergenthood is a Substack Bestseller!

Thank you to all of you, especially those who support this space as paid subscribers. Over the weekend, your contributions pushed Divergenthood to the Substack bestsellers list, and I couldn’t be more proud. We are alive and growing, and I’m excited to continue building with you.

As promised, I have used December to lay the foundation for our paid community. I have been working hard on printables, guides, and even apparel! I am excited to announce that we will host our first community book club in January and open a Divergenthood online community space.

This is just the beginning of Divergenthood. I am grateful to be here and glad you are here, too.