The Invisible Work of Feeding a Neurodivergent Family
There are so many struggles of motherhood that no one talks about —and one of the biggest is this: There are almost no resources written for neurodivergent mothers raising neurodivergent children . And when they do exist, they’re rarely written in a way that actually makes sense to a neurodivergent brain. One of the hardest, most invisible struggles? Feeding a family. Not just feeding them—but feeding them safely, affordably, and in a way that doesn’t cause medical issues, sensory overload, or emotional distress. In our house, this is what has to be considered every single time I make a grocery list: • allergies to gluten, red dye 40, tree nuts, apples, watermelon, and bell peppers • food aversions to tomatoes and onions, frozen boxed pizzas • severe texture sensitivities • some who cannot tolerate foods touching • no casseroles or mixed foods • many who cannot eat leftovers • dairy intolerance • no bone-in meat or chicken—ever And ...