I was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at 27, one year after becoming a mother. I realise now that the reason I was able to discover that I am autistic is because motherhood entirely and utterly overwhelmed me and sent me into a state of constantly experiencing sensory overwhelm. Once I became pregnant, my body and mind could no longer function solely for my needs and desires, and my unborn child’s life took precedence, which was a devastating shock. As much as I was looking forward to welcoming my child into this world, I hated the self-sacrifice I put myself through for nine months.
