Sophie James

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✨ Neurodivergent woman and Mentor navigating life one experience at a time.
🧠 Sharing real stories, small wins, big feelings, and everything in between.
🩷 Here to connect, validate, and remind you you're not alone.

How do you feel when you come back from a holiday? ✈️❤️As amazing and privileged as holidays are, I always find that the...
18/06/2026

How do you feel when you come back from a holiday? ✈️❤️

As amazing and privileged as holidays are, I always find that they can be a whole operation in itself, especially when I've been away with people who aren't my safe person.

There's been so much socialising, problem solving, change, and unpredictability involved. On top of being on my period, I honestly just feel utterly knackered.

I'm very lucky that my job doesn't drain me in the way previous jobs have. But every time I come back from a trip, I do notice that it takes quite a bit of energy to adapt back into everyday life. Catching up with everything I need to do, replying to messages, organising my diary, and getting back into a routine can feel overwhelming.

At university, I never really had to schedule much in. Now my calendar is booked months in advance and I rely on it to function. Switching all of those executive functioning skills back on after a week of fun and very little responsibility can feel surprisingly difficult.

It's easy to slip into shame and think, "Why am I finding this so hard?" "What's the point of this all?"

But I'm reframing it.

I love the life I've built and I'm grateful for the work I do. I also know that my brain needs time to transition. This week isn't about pushing through or criticising myself for feeling exhausted. It's about being gentle, using lists, taking one thing at a time, and working with my brain instead of against it.

We can't always do everything we want, and sometimes the kindest thing we can do is support ourselves through the harder moments instead of fighting them.

How do you feel after a holiday? ❤️

Online Neurodivergent Girls Group Session (Ages 14 to 16) ✨After so many requests, I'm organising a group session for We...
17/06/2026

Online Neurodivergent Girls Group Session (Ages 14 to 16) ✨

After so many requests, I'm organising a group session for Wednesday the 24th at 5.30pm on Zoom.

Last week's sessions were so special. We all admitted we felt nervous before joining, but by the end everyone was chatting, laughing, and realising they weren't alone.

We started with fun interactive questions about our neurodivergent experiences, and it was amazing to see everyone recognise just how much they had in common. It sparked conversations that flowed naturally and helped everyone feel understood.

Some of the lovely feedback from parents included:

✨️"My daughter enjoyed meeting other girls that experience the world like she does. She also thought you were very nice and led the session well."

✨️"My daughter enjoyed seeing someone like her who is successful."

✨️"My daughter enjoyed meeting other like minded children who experience life in a similar way."

For so many neurodivergent young people, finding peers who genuinely understand them can be life changing.

🩷 Wednesday the 24th at 5:30pm

This online group is a supportive space to build confidence, make connections, and realise you don't have to navigate life on your own.

If you'd like your daughter to join or would like more information, please email:

[email protected] 😊

Sweden & Copenhagen, last day ❤️For our final day, we headed over to Copenhagen.At first, we wandered around a little ai...
16/06/2026

Sweden & Copenhagen, last day ❤️

For our final day, we headed over to Copenhagen.

At first, we wandered around a little aimlessly after dropping our bags off, before grabbing an Uber to a vegan café. It turned out we were quite far from everything else, so we decided to brave the metro together and figure it out. It was actually much easier than we expected!

After a recommendation from my aunt, we explored Christiania, which was such an interesting place to walk around. By then we were definitely getting hangry, so we went in search of a vegan hot dog and somehow ended up exactly where I’d wanted to visit all along.

We wandered through the city a bit more, picked up an onigiri, and then decided on a boat tour to see Copenhagen from the water. It ended up being one of the highlights of the day. We saw so much more of the city and absolutely loved it.

Then it was time to head back to the airport. We tackled the metro again, as the normal trains weren’t running, so there was a bit more problem solving involved!

One thing I really took away from this trip was how important teamwork can be. We looked after each other, checked in when our spoons were running low, and worked things out together. Sometimes that support is what makes new experiences feel possible. ❤️

Sweden Day 3 🧔🛡️Today we stepped back in time with a visit to a Viking museum before making a completely spontaneous dec...
16/06/2026

Sweden Day 3 🧔🛡️

Today we stepped back in time with a visit to a Viking museum before making a completely spontaneous decision to spend the last hour of the day at the cutest fairytale play place.

It was probably designed for children, but we embraced it anyway and honestly had the best time. It was almost completely empty, so we got to run around, explore, and fully lean into our inner child. ✨

We finished the day with a sauna, a sea dip, face masks, and a movie. The perfect way to unwind after a day full of adventure.

Sometimes the unplanned moments end up being the most memorable. ❤️

Sweden day 2We had such an awesome day and we started off by going to a sauna by the sea where you could plung into the ...
14/06/2026

Sweden day 2

We had such an awesome day and we started off by going to a sauna by the sea where you could plung into the sea and then get into a hot sauna.

We then went to a cool escape room type place which had loads of mini puzzles and room to complete - it was so fun!

To finish the day, my friend and I really wanted to go on a night out. But it was pretty dead, so I ended up just getting a vegan kebab. 🤣

Sweden day 1Our flight ended up being delayed by 1 hour and 40 minutes. 😵‍💫 It was also around midnight and we arrived i...
12/06/2026

Sweden day 1

Our flight ended up being delayed by 1 hour and 40 minutes. 😵‍💫 It was also around midnight and we arrived in Copenhagen an hour later. We then needed to get the train to Sweden and finally got to my Aunts (who we are staying with) at 3.30am.

I woke up at around 9am and we went to a vegan Bakery, which was incredible I was so happy. We then walked around and explored. Saw beautiful buildings and some lovely nature. We even went on some electric scooters, which was awesome.

I then napped later listening to relaxing rain sounds which have been really soothing for me recently when I'm struggling to sleep.

We then hit the city and went for some delicious vegan food and karaoke!!!

I'll keep posting more as the days go! I'm only here until Monday and it's my first girls trip. ❤️❤️

Online Neurodivergent Girls Group Session (Ages 16 to 18) ✨The past few days have been so special. I held my very first ...
11/06/2026

Online Neurodivergent Girls Group Session (Ages 16 to 18) ✨

The past few days have been so special. I held my very first group mentoring sessions and they went better than I could have ever imagined! 😁

Before the sessions started, we all admitted we were feeling a little nervous. Meeting new people can be daunting, especially when you've spent so much of your life feeling different.

We started with some fun neurodivergent questions where everyone could choose their answers anonymously through Zoom and then see everyone else's responses.

It was amazing to watch everyone realise just how much they had in common! It sparked so many conversations and it helped everyone feel less alone.🫂

But by the end, everyone was chatting, laughing, and saying how happy they felt to have met people who understood them. It was such a lovely reminder that finding your people can make such a difference.

I'm now opening another online group mentoring session for neurodivergent girls aged 16 to 18 (college age).

🩷 Thursday the 18th at 5:30pm

This is a safe, supportive space to connect with other neurodivergent young people, build confidence, share experiences, and realise you're not alone.

If you'd like your daughter to join or would like more information, please email:

[email protected]

Today I drove by myself for the first time. It was such a surreal feeling, like I shouldn't have been doing it. 😅I was s...
08/06/2026

Today I drove by myself for the first time. It was such a surreal feeling, like I shouldn't have been doing it. 😅

I was so motivated to learn how to drive and at times it felt like I wasn't going to be properly driving for a long time.

Learning, passing, buying a car and insuring it. All of these things can be so intense on someone with processing differences, PDA and general anxiety. There was a LOT of admin involved.

Especially when buying the car, there's so many decisions to make and you don't want to be ripped off and you want to feel safe. Just a lot of... thinking. 🫨😵‍💫

But actually, it was all a lot easier than I thought. The way I have to approach these kind of things is to understand there's an end, but not to focus on it. So there's a deep motivation for a long term reward, but I look at things one step at a time or it all becomes too overwhelming.

When I broke things down:

- decided auto and got an instructor
- got learner insurance on my parents car
- book test straight away for a couple months later
- practice, practice, practice
- test
- save money for car
- find car and check it's all good
- insurance and road tax

It felt like a lot but that's why I had to take it in steps. Whenever I was confused, I would go to those around me for advice and they would always help.

But now I am over the moon. I've unlocked like a new achievement in life and it's opened so many doors for me. The best thing is that I'm in love with my car. It feels so safe and reliable and easy. It even has cruise control! I've named him Icey. ❄️🧊

I'm very happy. 😁😁😁😁

I just needed to understand my neurodivergence and adjust things to suit how my brain works. ❤️

I bought my first car 🥹Today I went with my partner and found the most perfect Volkswagon Golf. We wanted to get a car t...
07/06/2026

I bought my first car 🥹

Today I went with my partner and found the most perfect Volkswagon Golf. We wanted to get a car together as neither if us drive for our jobs and we're are saving for our future.

We're also going to Scotland next month and we thought it would best if we could both drive. However, since his car was manual, we've had to sell his car (which we're still in the process of) and buy an automatic one.

I saw this car and just felt like it was the one. I really wanted parking sensors and I really wanted a Volkswagon, either a golf or a polo.

It feels so surreal just being able to get in a car and go wherever I want. It will be such a development in my life and I'm just so so happy. I did it!!!!! ❤️❤️

Yesterday I woke up feeling really lowI've got a bit of a sore throat and so many things on my to do list. The pressure ...
07/06/2026

Yesterday I woke up feeling really low

I've got a bit of a sore throat and so many things on my to do list. The pressure of not doing well in the back of my mind and doing it all my own really got to me.

I didn't want to move out of my bed even though I felt uncomfortable in it. It felt like a paralysis. My eyes were puffy from crying before I went to sleep and I just knew, it wasn't my day.

It's okay to have those days - they don't need to feel shameful. Sometimes the weight of the world can feel like it's on your shoulders and it's not always so easy to just get up.

I just felt horrible, mentally and physically. So I knew sitting around watching YouTube in bed was only going to make me feel worse. I rolled myself out of bed and got in the shower, blasted myself with cold water to really wake myself up and got some comfy clothes on. We decided to go to my local nature reserve and do a bit of a bioblitz, because my partner can basically identify any wildlife.

My brother came along and it was really really nice and we played some boggle as a family when we came home. My mum was getting a haircut and encouraged me too, so I booked the cheapest one I could find and got some layers in.

After that I genuinely felt so much better and went to the gym as well as got some ingredients for a recipe from my new cook book. The day really turned around for me. ❤️

I didn't want to try and convince myself out my emotions. I felt rough and that was real. But I focused on my next steps without any expectations on how they would effect me. But it just so happened that it ended up being a great day. 🙂

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