The Weight of Normal: an interview with Neurodivergent Rebel

In this episode, I was honored to interview Lyric Rivera, Neurodivergent Rebel, on their amazing new book, which just launched today, The Weight of Normal, and their journey as an author/advocate for neurodivergence. Lyric joined me to discuss their journey into authorship, the healing power of storytelling, and the importance of community. Lyric shares personal anecdotes about their experiences with autism and how it has shaped their writing. They emphasize the role of literature in validating experiences and fostering connection among readers. Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by emerging authors and the significance of uplifting marginalized voices through storytelling.Pick up The Weight of Normal here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saimarie.substack.com