Why are so many Black and Brown women only discovering they’re autistic or otherwise neurodivergent years into adulthood? In this episode, I’m exploring how masking, cultural expectations, clinician bias, and unequal access to diagnosis can leave women believing they’re simply “too much,” “too emotional,” or “not trying hard enough.” We’ll also talk about how motherhood often becomes the moment everything finally clicks, and why recognizing a pattern isn’t about collecting labels—it’s about finally understanding yourself with compassion. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve been carrying shame for something that was never a character flaw, this conversation is for you.

The Girls We Missed: Why So Many Black & Brown Women Discover They’re Neurodivergent Years Later

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