A Cassandra Story: When the Pieces Finally Came Together—And Broke Me
I’m not gonna lie. I’m pissed off. There’s no way to sugarcoat it. After years of fighting, walking on eggshells, and feeling like I was losing my mind, we finally […]
A Cassandra Story: Living in an ND Marriage
For years, I felt like I was slowly fading away. On the surface, my marriage seemed fine—my husband worked hard, we raised a family together, and our life was stable. […]
A Cassandra Story: Alone in My Marriage
Feeling Alone in My Marriage: Realizing My Husband Might Be on the Autism Spectrum For a long time, I felt like I was screaming into the void. Every time I […]
Who can have Cassandra Syndrome?
On this site, when we use the term, “Cassandra Syndrome,” we are referring to the lived experiences of non-spectrum partners in neurodiverse relationships. Sometimes this can cause confusion for partners […]
A Cassandra Story: Parallel Lives
When I married my husband, I was filled with hope. Like any newlywed, I envisioned a life of love, partnership, and shared dreams. I believed we were embarking on a […]
Are You Experiencing Cassandra Syndrome?
Understanding Emotional Deprivation, Stress, and Loneliness in Neurodiverse Relationships
If you’re in a relationship with someone on the autism spectrum, you may feel like you’re navigating a lot of unspoken emotional challenges. You might love your partner deeply and yet still feel stressed, lonely, or even emotionally deprived. If this sounds familiar, it’s possible that you’re experiencing something called “Cassandra Syndrome.”