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The Invisible Women

They won't be seen, if they don't look.

By Kendra MaryaPublished about 18 hours ago • 1 min read
The Invisible Women
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38, female,

Diagnosed too late. It was

not anxiety.

Medical professionals once thought, not all that long ago, that girls and women couldn't have autism or adhd. Now, women, who have been wondering why life has been so hard, are being late diagnosed. There's grief. There's relief. There's being unheard and forgotten.

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About the Creator

Kendra Marya

Campervan living Canadian with a penchant for psychological thrills and cats.

B.A. Communication & Philosophy

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