The Light I Couldn't Name (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Silverline Press, 2025
- Softcover
- New

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Paperback. "I spent years trying to fit the mold-until I realized I was never meant to."The Light I Couldn't Name is a hybrid memoir that blends raw storytelling with compassionate insight, chronicling one woman's late-diagnosed journey through autism, identity, and self-acceptance.With lyrical warmth and unflinching honesty, the author reflects on her life-from early childhood sensitivities and missed signs, to the quiet overwhelm of masking, and the disorienting plunge into motherhood. Along the way, she gently unpacks core autistic traits like sensory processing differences, emotional regulation, special interests, social exhaustion, and the lifelong habit of trying to "pass."Part memoir, part guide, this book offers validation, education, and a deep sense of belonging to readers who've struggled to see themselves represented.Perfect for: - Women and high-masking adults discovering or exploring late-diagnosed autism- Parents of neurodivergent children- Therapists and educators seeking real-life insight- Anyone curious about the lived experience behind the labelWhether you're autistic, suspect you might be, or love someone who is, The Light I Couldn't Name is an intimate, empowering invitation to see autism not as something broken-but as a complex and meaningful way of being in the world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Light I Couldn't Name (Paperback)
- Author
- Serena Poganski
- Publisher
- Silverline Press
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798998908743
The Light I Couldn’t Name is a hybrid memoir that blends raw storytelling with compassionate insight, chronicling one woman’s late-diagnosed journey through autism, identity, and self-acceptance.
With lyrical warmth and unflinching honesty, the author reflects on her life—from early childhood sensitivities and missed signs, to the quiet overwhelm of masking, and the disorienting plunge into motherhood. Along the way, she gently unpacks core autistic traits like sensory processing differences, emotional regulation, special interests, social exhaustion, and the lifelong habit of trying to “pass.”
Part memoir, part guide, this book offers validation, education, and a deep sense of belonging to readers who’ve struggled to see themselves represented.
Perfect for:
– Women discovering or exploring late-diagnosed autism
– Parents of neurodivergent children
– Therapists and educators seeking real-life insight
– Anyone curious about the lived experience behind the label
Whether you’re autistic, suspect you might be, or love someone who is, The Light I Couldn’t Name is an intimate, empowering invitation to see autism not as something broken—but as a complex and meaningful way of being in the world.
9/7/25 update: Thanks to early reader feedback, this edition has been updated and carefully proofread since it's original release to ensure the best reading experience!
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