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I\u2019m happy to welcome back a previous guest on the podcast. Lynn Wilhite is a licensed clinical social worker who joined me for Episode 263, Coping with Treatment-Resistant Depression. Things have changed for Lynn since she has recently been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and PTSD. She shares the impact of her diagnoses and how she\u2019s making connections about why things were so difficult for her in the past. Her insights help us understand how the many layers and factors of ADHD and autism have complicated her journey. Lynn has paused her work in therapy and social work to focus on her healing, understand her diagnoses, and learn more about her son\u2019s autism diagnosis. She feels passionate about bringing neurodivergence into the postpartum conversation, along with normalizing and destigmatizing autism and other forms of neurodivergence for new moms. She is currently writing a book about her postpartum and parenthood journey. Join us to learn more from Lynn\u2019s story!\n\nShow Highlights:\n\nDevelopments in Lynn\u2019s life since her last visit to Mom & Mind\n\n\nThe prevalence of parents being diagnosed with autism alongside their children\n\nLynn\u2019s diagnostic process\u2014and how her struggles in life began to make sense\n\nStereotypical autism vs. female autism\n\nA constant battle of \u201cdefending\u201d a diagnosis\n\nMedical gaslighting that women have to endure for themselves and their children\n\nAutism\u2019s part in the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, even in the smallest details\n\nAutism\u2019s effects in Lynn\u2019s life\n\n\u201cShould I have even had a child?\u201d\n\nDepression and anxiety are highly comorbid with autism.\n\nMasking skills are at their finest in autistic adults.\n\nLynn\u2019s biggest lessons learned on her journey\n\nThe value of support and community\n\n\nResources:\nConnect with Lynn Wilhite: Instagram\nLynn Wilhite\u2019s other Mom & Mind episode: \xa0Episode 263\nCall the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov\nPlease find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.\xa0\nYou can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms\nVisit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.\xa0\xa0\nVisit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!\nIf you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients!