I live in a world not built for me, here is what I have learned

I've spent 22 years hyper-aware of how my brain deviates from normality — be it my intense emotions, my hypersensitivity to those of others, or my affinity for rules. Why it took so long for Lisa to find the right support for her eating disorder Photo shows A white woman with short brown hair looking into the camera and smiling Many neurodivergent people with eating disorders say traditional treatments haven't considered their unique needs. International Day of People with Disability Photo shows A dark blue figure of a human against a cream background with orange, blue and green swirls. I sometimes wonder if I'd be treated with more care if the reason I couldn't leave the house was due to a physical disability, rather than a mental illness. She is a member of numerous advisory groups, youth groups, mental health organisations and consumer representative bodies, and hopes to pursue a career in advocacy and peer support.