Hi again! 👋 

When the world is uncertain and fractured, isolation can feel instinctual. By hunkering down and away from other people's energy, we aim to protect our sensitive brains and bodies from unbearable overwhelm.

While sometimes self-preservation does require scaling back, we can't be alone forever (I know, I know, it's tempting!).

Humans need relationships to thrive. Unfortunately, for those of us who are neurodivergent, it can feel daunting, or even downright dangerous, to show enough of our true selves to be seen, heard, and understood by other people.

That's where community comes in.

When we gather around shared challenges and experiences, we can be more open. Vulnerability becomes healing instead of hurtful. Loneliness dissolves into friendship. Powerlessness becomes collective strength.

In times of uncertainty, isolation, and rapid change, communities anchor us, reminding us that together, we can navigate even the toughest challenges—whether that's making sense of political division, overcoming grief after a new diagnosis, navigating hormonal shifts in perimenopause, or simply tackling your laundry 😉.

The Divergently community opens to our first test cohort of members on January 1st. We'll be sending more information about our application process in the coming days and weeks. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, enjoy our recs below, and don't hesitate to hit reply and introduce yourself!

Best,

Kendra Koch

Founder of Divergently

This Week’s Sensory Diet

Things we like (psst… none of these are ads)

👀 WATCH

Everything, Everywhere All At Once for an artistic interpretation of what’s it’s like to have an ADHD mind.

👂️ LISTEN

All Too Well by Taylor Swift in 8-D audio (use headphones!). Not a Taylor fan? Search for your favorite artist in 8-D.

👃 SMELL

Actually, don’t. Remove unwanted smells from closets and cabinets with these reusable charcoal odor absorbers.

🤌 FEEL

Warm in this heated blanket, now on sale at Target.

👅 TASTE

Calm when you try a mood mint from Neurogum.

🔮 SENSE

When you need a rest, and grab one of these 7 types.