Monica Crosson > Quotes

“Great stones for neurodivergents include green calcite, malachite, green aventurine, hematite, and tiger’s-eye. These stones improve focus and can be calming.”
― Monica Crosson, Llewellyn's 2024 Witches' Companion: A Guide to Contemporary Living

“As a child, I always connected this disorder to the disruptive boys in my classroom who smashed bugs in my books, but not to me. Not the shy girl in the corner who thought far too much about dragons and faeries and cared too little for math.”
― Monica Crosson, Llewellyn's 2024 Witches' Companion: A Guide to Contemporary Living

“We neurodivergents strive for perfection. For many years I tried to keep up with neurotypical standards—and believe me, I cried many a tear because I didn’t fit the mold. It was only when I was diagnosed with ADHD and embraced and accepted myself for the unique and powerful Witch I am that I really started to appreciate my gifts. If you’ve been struggling with ADHD symptoms, I urge you to see a doctor. Get a diagnosis and walk with your pointed hat high, for we do not fit the mold—and that is a blessing.”
― Monica Crosson, Llewellyn's 2024 Witches' Companion: A Guide to Contemporary Living