With every new year, comes a new chapter in our lives!
Kim Kjaerside
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Kim Kjaerside
Storyteller | Expedia Account Manager | Trustee Scottish Seabird Centre | Edinburgh | Scotland | Travel | Technology | Tourism | Events
For me 2019 was a bit of a challenge in a few ways. Only a few days into 2019 and we welcomed our youngest member of the family, Carson, a wee bundle of joy. Already having a three year old and then adding another member to our little family, life was always going to test your strengths and weaknesses, it certainly did test them and at times to the limits!
Besides that, I had been going through some personal challenges and by mid 2019, I was officially diagnosed with high functioning autism, with traits of adhd and dyslexia. I have since been toying with the idea of writing a little more about how it generally affects my daily life, personally and in the day job.
I love this artwork below by Dani and she makes some amazing comics around ADHD. You can find out more about her and how she gets on living with ADHD www.adhddd.com
With the world being a more open and transparent place these days, I feel it's the right thing for me to do.
Business Development Manager at Team Challenge Company
5 年Well done Kim on writing this fantastic blog and raising awareness of autism. It was a real pleasure to work with you and I love it when we get a chance to catch up at Industry events it's just not often enough .. best wishes for 2020 and your next adventure ahead xx
Photographer/Owner at Jon Davey Photography
5 年Thanks for sharing - well done on helping to raise awareness.
Alasdair maclauchlan
5 年Hi Kim Great blog I've dropped you a line but to say well i'm dyslexsic myself and at VisitScotland we have done work on support and increasing staff awareness on both autism and dyslexs ia happy to catch up and chat more have a great 2020.? Alasdair
Sales & Marketing Director at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
5 年It seems your first blog has really touched those that know you both professionally and personally. You are a lucky man to be so well regarded by so many people. An inspiration to us all and I am proud to call you my colleague. Look forward to reading more if and when you decide to blog again.?
Assistant Director Of Sales at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
5 年Super proud of you Kim for sharing this blog - really moving.? The first step is always the hardest and I'm certain that by sharing this you will discover a lot of people you know open up about similar challenges.?? It's a real pleasure working with you and your huge work ethic and heart.