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You’ve been told to be quieter, easier, less. But know this ...

You are not

too much

I’m an autistic peer support coach who helps neurodivergent adults know, love, and accept themselves ... just as they are.

When you work with me there’s no mask to hold, no script to follow. Because you’re not broken, you’re becoming.

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  • Cheryl asks thoughtful questions that prompt me to see situations from new angles. I find her steady, grounded presence deeply calming.

    Patrice Riley, U.S.

  • I feel seen and heard with Cheryl. She brings her warmth, lightness, and understanding to our sessions. I always leave with something rich to ponder, which has really helped with my growth.

    Carolyn Gillen, Australia

  • My last session lifted a lot of things I had no idea I was carrying! After every session I always feel more grounded, clear, and aligned in my authenticity.

    Sheila Patterson, U.S.

  • I learned about my body mechanically and also how my inner world affects my physical reality. Cheryl was able to balance teaching me with letting my experience lead the session, letting me feel seen and in control even as she directed the flow of energy.

    Aradia Farmer, U.S.

  • Cheryl helped me clarify a couple of very important things related to building the life I want to live, and that was exactly what I needed.

    Claw Cruz, Brazil

Who I Work With

You’ve lived most of your life feeling out of place, struggling to fit in, and wondering why things that are hard for you seem easy for everyone else. Maybe you struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and putting yourself last.

The people around you seem to be working from a set of secret instructions for life while you oscillate between working hard to prove yourself and collapsing into burnout.

You’re asking so many questions, searching for answers, and looking for a soft place to land where you can be seen and heard without judgment while you discover yourself.

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You’ll Never

Hear this

from Me …

  • We’re all a little autistic/ADHD.

  • You’re so sensitive!

  • You must be “high functioning.”

  • Don’t be so emotional. Calm down!

  • You don’t look autistic/ADHD.

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I’m Cheryl

At age 40, I discovered that I’m autistic and ADHD (AuDHD). I cycled through relief, anger, grief, and joy. I finally had a word to describe how I’m wired, but I also had to face years of pain, struggle, confusion, and loss.

Finding an autistic peer support coach and safe spaces filled with other autistic people transformed my life. This is where I could unmask and learn about my needs, strengths, challenges, and joy as an AuDHD person. Now I love providing the same support to other neurodivergent adults.

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Autistic peer coach Cheryl Rettig, a smiling woman wearing sunglasses, a gray T-shirt, black pants, and a black scarf who stands on a rocky surface in a desert landscape with sandy dunes and layered rock formations under a clear blue sky.