About Me — Sandra Culver-Evans

Introvert, dreamer, baker, writer

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Born in Los Angeles County, California, I grew up just outside it. I’ve always felt myself on the edge, the fringes, not an outsider but never fitting into the social norm.

It wasn’t until I was much older than I realized I am a very sensitive empathic introvert with anxiety. I see now the impact that had on my life.

My Gen Z daughter, diagnosed with ADHD, recognized it in me too. As a Gen Xer, we just got along until our children got diagnosed. Then the a-ha moments came.

I grew up playing outside in the dirt, riding my bike, roller skating, drinking out of the garden hose, watching Twilight Zone and the Muppets.

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Another factor that deeply affected me growing up was living with an undiagnosed autistic parent. I recognized her “differentness” as ASD about 30 years ago. Many things about my childhood suddenly made sense, the rigidity, the meltdowns, the emotional blindness. Now I am her caregiver.

I got into genealogy about ten years ago. I see the patterns of genetics and the impacts of those genes within environments. ADHD, ASD, anxiety…