Intro

Beginning on 11/1/23, Mona Kay and Jodi Carlton will be co-facilitating a new support group for individuals of ALL neurotypes. The group will meet on Zoom the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8PM EST and the cost is ONLY $25. Click here to register.

• If you find yourself confused about making decisions because you don't know if you'll ever get your needs met in your current relationship.
• If you and your partner are moving in different directions because you don't understand each other's perspectives.
• If you are wondering what destination you will get to in your relationship, if you can't communication more effectively and repair after conflict...then this support group is for you!

PLEASE NOTE: This group is for individuals only, however, if both you and your partner are looking for this type of support group, then you can attend on different months. Also, please know that you can join us once, or attend as often as you want, there are no participation requirements. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

During this episode, Jodi and Mona talk about how important motivation and willingness are to learn, grow and understand about yourself and your partner. They also address the challenges that can occur when there is a lack of respect for each partner's differences. In addition, they talk about some of the breaking points in their own long-term marriages and what they might have done differently if they had known more about the neurological differences in their relationships. Other topics discussed include:

• Updating the narrative you have of your partner instead of having contempt for them.
• What it means when couples are in the "boxing ring"?
• Confirmation bias.
• Not being able to be vulnerable and let your guard down.
• Losing trust and respect.
• Understanding your own wounds and trauma and healing both.
• Knowing what makes a healthy relationship work.
• When both partners are co-dependent.
• Understanding your expectations and needs.
• Asking: Who am I? Who are you? Are we aligned?
• When layers of pain and hurt become contempt.
• If nothing changes how will you feel?
• The importance of understanding the impact of our family of origin and our own neurology
• The need for "Double Empathy" and understanding each other's perspective.

If you would like to learn more about the in-depth relationship assessment that Jodi conducts with BOTH partners, you can contact her at Jodi@jodicarlton.com. In addition, if you would like to work with Jodi, connect with her on social media, or learn more about all the services she offers you can check out her website at www.jodicarlton.com

If you would like to listen to Jodi's first guest episode on the Neurodiverse Love podcast you can click here.

If you are experiencing abuse in your relationship, please contact the Domestic Violence Helpline in your country. If you live in the United States you can call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

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If you would like to buy a digital deck of the "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Cards", or the recently released "Neurodiverse Love Conversation Card Workbook", subscribe to the Neurodiverse Love newsletter, or get more information about the support groups that Mona facilitates for neurodiverse couples, or the neurotypical/non-autistic partners, check out her website at: www.neurodiverse love.com, or send her an email at: neurodiverselove4u@gmail.com

Thank you for being part of the Neurodiverse Love community!