Join a Free Support Group for Diagnoses

Talk Description: Love doesn’t always look the same for neurodivergent people. In this session, we’ll explore how autistic and ND individuals give and receive love differently from neurotypical expectations, using the five love languages as a guide. We’ll unpack why love can feel complicated—touching on nervous system sensitivity, masking, RSD, and alexithymia—and how mismatched communication can create misunderstandings. You’ll learn practical ways to navigate relationships, including “love translation” and using explicit communication as a form of affection. We’ll discuss how to honor your needs, choose compatible partners, and build connections where both nervous systems can co-regulate. This talk is for anyone wanting to understand, express, and receive love in ways that truly feel safe and meaningful. 🌈 Session Goals & Outcomes: – Feel seen and validated by a supportive, like-minded community – Gain tools to navigate emotional regulation, self-esteem, and masking – Begin building a more authentic, self-compassionate identity – Reconnect with the parts of yourself that were never “too much”—just misunderstood 🎤 Facilitator Bio: Elena Carroll – Late-Diagnosed Autistic Advocate & Peer Facilitator Elena Carroll is a late-diagnosed autistic adult who spent years trying to “fit in” before learning to truly understand herself. Her diagnosis sparked a personal revolution—one that included identity healing, community-building, and redefining her own worth outside of societal expectations. Elena creates spaces that feel warm, real, and rooted in lived experience. Through her writing, social media presence, and now peer support groups, she’s helping others process their neurodivergent discovery journey and find strength through self-understanding. Elena recently relocated across continents and is currently working on her first book while continuing to build a life she once thought was out of reach. Follow Elena YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elenacarr0ll Instagram: @elenacarr0ll TikTok: @elena__carroll