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Vikky Leaney

Co-regulating with my Neurodivergent Daughter

Mar 9

Co-regulating with my Neurodivergent Daughter

Mar 9

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Fibromyalgia 101: Understanding a Complex Condition

I found out just before the COVID-19 lockdown here in the UK that one of my conditions had a name — fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder)…

Feb 3

Fibromyalgia 101: Understanding a Complex Condition

Feb 3

Vikky Leaney

My Top 5 Pain Management Tools as a Chronically Ill Woman

Diary of a Chronically Ill Neurodivergent Female: Week Thirteen

Apr 4

My Top 5 Pain Management Tools as a Chronically Ill Woman

Apr 4

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Well, That Escalated Quickly: My Unexpected Journey to an hEDS Diagnosis

Diary of a Chronically Ill Neurodivergent Female: Week Twelve

Mar 31

Well, That Escalated Quickly: My Unexpected Journey to an hEDS Diagnosis

Mar 31

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International Day of Happiness: Confessions from the Diary of a Neurodivergent, Chronically Ill…

Diary of a Chronically Ill Neurodivergent Female: Week Eleven

Mar 20

International Day of Happiness: Confessions from the Diary of a Neurodivergent, Chronically Ill…

Mar 20

Vikky Leaney

Who am I? Losing Myself to Chronic Illness

Mar 14

Who am I? Losing Myself to Chronic Illness

Mar 14

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Life in Pain: Fibromyalgia and Me

Diary of a Chronically Ill Neurodivergent Female: Week Nine

Mar 10

Life in Pain: Fibromyalgia and Me

Mar 10

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Silent Taunts and Anonymous Notes

When my nine-year-old autistic daughter came home from school yesterday, she told me about a letter she had found in her tray. It was…

Mar 6

Silent Taunts and Anonymous Notes

Mar 6

Vikky Leaney

Hormones and ADHD in Women

Many women with ADHD notice that their symptoms fluctuate throughout their menstrual cycle or change during puberty, pregnancy, and…

Feb 20

Hormones and ADHD in Women

Feb 20

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Sensory Overload, Neurodivergence and Chronic Pain

Diary of a Chronically Ill Neurodivergent Female: Week Seven

Feb 20

Sensory Overload, Neurodivergence and Chronic Pain

Feb 20

Tangled Thoughts

A space where personal stories and reflection meet — exploring neurodivergence, chronic illness, feminism, mental health, and parenting. Through storytelling, advice, and advocacy, I connect with those navigating life’s complexities, seeking meaning, support, and growth.

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Vikky Leaney

Academic, mum, writer and activist. Bridging science and self-care for neurodivergent women managing chronic illness.

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