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We're Sonay, James and Sylvie. Sonay is an AuDHD coach, lawyer, and professional speaker, whilst James is a techie and part-time geology student. Sylvie is a dog. Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for the neurodivergent community.

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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Nine months into parenthood, we’re talking AuDHD, motivation, task initiation, the maternal load, RSD, losing elections and the Parent Strike. New Divergently Parenting episode 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/20xl... #AuDHD #NeurodivergentParents
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We've done another reel! In advance of our latest episode being published, we thought we'd give you a sneak preview. Here's Sonay talking about #MaternalMentalLoad when you're an #ADHDParent. Keep an eye on our socials for our latest episode, coming very soon!
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We say this every time, but we mean it—sorry it’s been so long! Childcare is a lot, especially if you’re AuDHD. In our latest episode, we talk late pregnancy, the first few months, and what we’ve been up to. #AuDHD #NeurodivergentParents #NewEpisode open.spotify.com/episode/59a7...
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Sonay Erten @sonay27.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
My first International Women’s Day as a mum and the first time I can start to answer whether women can have it all. The basic answer: no. I’ve had to return to some form of work earlier than I wanted to because there is very limited support for self-employed mums.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Divergently Being celebrates all the incredible women all over the world, neurodiverse and neurotypical alike. #Rights #Justice #Action #GenderEquality
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Hello everyone! It’s been a while… Sonay gave birth to our little one on 11th December, and so we haven’t been able to record an episode for a while! We hope to record one soon!
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We're Sonay, James and Sylvie. Sonay is an AuDHD coach, lawyer, and professional speaker, whilst James is a techie, part-time geology student and also the webmaster. Sylvie is a dog. We're d
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
I understand a certain millionaire politician from the limited company known as Reform is saying that SEN children, shouldn't have sensory accommodations in classrooms. He's specifically taken issue with ear defenders. I want to know why he has an issue with disabled kids, to be honest.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
New episode! Listen here on Spotify. I know it's intermittent, but pregnancy, coursework and life don't respect a podcasting schedule. open.spotify.com/episode/6ZIu... #AuDHD #Podcast #NewEpisode #DivergentlyMarried
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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
All the different shades, all the races, all the religions, all the cultures added together, mixed in a melting pot, to make this beautiful land, even more beautiful! This is what makes me proud to be British!
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
I see the chancellor is having another crack at making disabled people's lives worse again. Why should we have to pay for their financial mismanagement? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Reeves plots £1bn cut to Motability scheme for disability benefit claimants cars
The scheme provides cars and tax breaks to more than 800,000 users
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Sonay Erten @sonay27.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Had a great time attending Bromley Disability Pride this afternoon - a lovely afternoon of poems, songs, dances (including one where I joined in!) and an allotment talk. Also got to meet the Mayor of Bromley (a fellow neurodivergent lawyer) and chat about neurodiversity and disability inclusion.
Two people standing indoors against a green wall. The person on the left is wearing a green coat over a black outfit and white trainers. The person on the right is wearing ceremonial red and black robes with a white lace collar and a gold chain of office. Both are smiling at the camera.A woman wearing a green coat and black top stands smiling in front of a banner for “Bromley Experts by Experience,” a Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation. The banner lists types of disabilities and lived experiences supported, and there is a table in front with plates of apples and various packets of crispsA group of people are dancing inside a hall with green walls and a wooden floor. Several people wear matching light blue hoodies, while others wear casual clothes including a pink top and black dungarees, and a green hoodie
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Happy 2nd birthday to the hairiest member of our team, Sylvie!
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We here at Divergently Being support #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 and would encourage anyone who needs help to reach out, and for the rest of us to help and #BeKind.
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wolfstirfry @wolfstirfry.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Just watched this, and it really is enraging how much of a non-answer the government gave on improving #SEND provision for #Neurodivergent children. Absolutely infuriating. My wife and I are both #AuDHD with a baby on the way, and I worry what it will be like for us.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
So the Orange Wrecking Ball (thanks @scaramucci.bsky.social) says #Paracetamol causes #Autism. The MHRA, NICE, NHS, and anyone with a functioning brain says otherwise. We all know what causes autism. #Autistic parents.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We've got a new episode up! It's been a while again, but when there's a baby on the way, and everything else, well, we try our best. In the meantime though... Listen here on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4RF9... #AuDHD #Podcast #NewEpisode #DivergentlyMarried
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Two years to the day since our first podcast episode! The time flies by. For now, we're just working on our next episode which will be out soon!
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wolfstirfry @wolfstirfry.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Absolute nonsense these new rules. www.bbc.com/news/article... Not ND-friendly in the slightest.
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New Lowestoft school rules are overly strict, says parent
The rules around classroom behaviour include a countdown from three to one.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We've got a new episode up! Sorry it's been a while, life got in the way a lot, but in this episode, we sort of explain why. Listen here on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Ga8... #AuDHD #Podcast #NewEpisode #DivergentlyMarried
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Sorry it's been a while, life sort of took over. Have a listen to our latest episode as to why... open.spotify.com/episode/0QBj...
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We have an announcement - huge, the biggest!
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
New episode coming soon!
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
"News article headline reads: 'Chris Packham says autism does not need a cure: ‘We are not broken’.' Subheading explains that Packham opposes curing autism, responding to US Health Secretary RFK Jr’s pledge to find its causes. The article is by Lauren Del Fabbro, published May 12 and updated May 13. Below is a photo of Chris Packham wearing a camouflage jacket, bright red zip-up top, and colourful checked scarf, standing in front of a blurred architectural background."
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Watching Walking with Dinosaurs. Interrupted by the dog growling at the carcharodontosaurus. #gooddog
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
NEW EPISODE! RFK Jr’s terrifying autism registry plans, Amnesty exposes DWP cruelty, RSD when others are hurt, and finding small joys (like rhubarb!) in tough times. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4NfE... #Podcast #ADHD #Autism #DisabilityJustice
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
A bright yellow road sign with the text “No eye contact at any time.” The image humorously represents a common autistic or neurodivergent experience of discomfort with eye contact.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
📹 Trusting Intuition: When to Dislike Someone In this reel from the latest episode, we talk about that gut feeling — and how neurodivergent folks often spot things others miss. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #Intuition #NeurodivergentWisdom #TrustYourself #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Two people stand in a music performance setting. The person in the foreground smiles and is captioned, “me thinking it’s normal to Listen on Spotify to the same song 272 times.” Behind them stands a shadowy figure with a mask labelled “autism,” suggesting the behaviour is connected to autistic traits like repetition and routine.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
📹 Sonay’s PIP Update This clip from the episode shares Sonay’s personal PIP journey. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #PersonalIndependencePayment #DisabilitySupport #ADHDAwareness #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
A chaotic battle scene inspired by the video game DOOM. A powerful armored character labelled “HIGH MASKING AUTISM” fights off many enemies, each labelled with life tasks like “Managing depression,” “Household chores,” “Being a loving, supportive parent,” “40h workweek,” “Personal hygiene,” “Managing family budget,” and “Maintaining relationships.” The image shows the effort required to function while masking.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
📹 MP’s Disappointing Response In this reel from our latest episode, we talk the disheartening reply to Sonay's email about the upcoming benefit changes, and what it reflects. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #PIP #DisabilityRights #NeurodivergentVoices #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
A quote graphic with a pastel yellow and teal background. The quote reads: “The diagnosis isn’t the end – it’s the missing piece that helps us thrive, not just survive.” Hashtags: #DiagnosisJourney #SelfDiscovery
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Two cartoon characters stand in front of tall platforms with ladders. The left character is labelled “Allistic” and has a full ladder, making it easy to climb. The right character is labelled “Autistic” and has only a partial ladder, making it impossible to climb. The allistic character says, “Don’t be lazy, just do it,” highlighting the lack of understanding of different challenges.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
📹 James Talks About the Change in Understanding In this clip from our newest episode, James reflects on the dangers of using outmoded diagnostic criteria. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #NeurodivergentGrowth #SelfDiscovery #ADHDAutism #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
A man is happily pouring an enormous bottle of olive oil onto a salad. The bottle is labelled “Random and sporadic bursts of song lyrics caused by words you said.” The salad is labelled “Normal conversation.” The man is labelled “Me.”
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
James talks about feeling a kinship with @mhairiblack.bsky.social due to a shared neurodivergence. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #Autism #ADHD
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
A quote graphic. The quote reads: “Equity isn’t a leg up – it’s recognising the field isn’t level for neurodivergent people.” Hashtags: #EquityMatters #NeuroInclusion #ADHDAccess
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Two illustrated frogs sit at a table drinking tea. One says, “How are things?” The thinks, “Don’t be weird,” and says “Time isn’t real,”
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
📹 Life on the Travelator James and Sonay discuss how being AuDHD is somewhat like being on the Travelator from #Gladiators. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #NeurodivergentCouple #ADHDMoments #PodcastLife #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
A quote graphic. The quote says: “The desire to fit in can be overwhelming – especially when it’s hardwired.” Hashtags: #SocialMasking #ADHDWomen #Neurodiversity
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
A meme from the show Pawn Stars. One character says, “Me: Can I be normal,” and the other replies, “God: The best I can do is give you autism, ADHD and depression.”
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
📹 How James Writes Essays In this clip from the latest episode, James talks through his very ADHD writing process — chaos first, clarity later. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #ADHDStudyTips #EssayWriting #NeurodivergentStudent #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
A quote that reads: “We don’t need to smile through exhaustion – drop the mask if you need to rest.” Hashtags: #DropTheMask #RestIsProductive
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
A colourful wheel diagram showing various neurodivergent conditions around a silhouette of a head with the word “Neurodiversity” in the centre. The caption above says, “My brain’s Wi-Fi signal is strong, but it’s connected to a different network.”
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
📹 Getting Stuck in Your Story This reel from the episode explores the stories we tell ourselves — and how they can trap us more than help us. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #SelfTalk #ADHDAwareness #Narratives #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A quote on a teal and yellow background reads: “Getting stuck in your story doesn’t help – ask yourself: what do I need right now?” Below are hashtags: #EmotionalResilience #SelfAwareness #RSD.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A two-panel cartoon. In the first panel, a smiling character labelled “Me” reaches out toward a large glowing ball labelled “Wanting to be the center of attention.” In the second panel, the same character is being held back by a pink figure labelled “Hating being perceived,” while still reaching for the glowing ball.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
📹 Evil Genius Dog's New Trick In another reel from the pod, our evil genius dog has mastered a new trick, and we are suspiciously proud. Listen on Spotify: buff.ly/RConpYX #DogLife #NeurodivergentHumour #PuppyTricks #DivergentlyBeing
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
“Sometimes you don’t need to like someone just because others do – trust your intuition.” Hashtags: #TrustYourGut #NeurodivergentIntuition.
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Divergently Married @divergentlymarried.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
A pendulum swings on a metronome. Above it are two phrases: “Examining every detail to their core” on the left, and “No attention to details” on the right. The label at the bottom says “My AuDHD brain,” describing the extremes of hyperfocus and distraction.
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