Hello Hello!! Just quick FYI. If I don't answer your comment, it's because I don't see it. Sometimes it doesn't come up in my studio. Please let me know if I haven't responded. Your comments are medicine! Mean SO much to me and to my channel. :) <3
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Hello! Wow, I am really having quite a week! From dealing with a dirty carpet to my partner hanging up on me, and then an emergency call to the gas company—yikes! I certainly can break my lease now without penalty, but Why?? How did this happen? I moved to Nevada to have my own place to heal and I get a rotten rental. Oh my!! It's in a nice area too. Like...WHAT??? Come on!!!
Next week, I will be visiting my partner to discuss how we can make his current home a more livable temporary environment for me until we can sell and retire to a new home with an open basement and two separate entrances, like a duplex. Whew!
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Hello everyone,
I want to remind you to be cautious with certain words in your comments, as YouTube has strict sensitivity guidelines. Please continue to leave comments because I truly love and appreciate them! However, be mindful of how you phrase things to avoid having your comments held.
I’d like to respond to @Lizzyloulu1964, whose comment was held. I want you to know that I appreciated your input, even though I couldn’t respond directly. To answer your question, professionals often miss it, regarding diagnosis.
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She came with a poem... and left us speechless.
I just posted a new interview with Deborah Lawrence, and wow — her words, her truth, her Cassandra wisdom hit hard.
We laughed. We got real. And her poem? It sums up an entire lifetime in a few lines.
🎥 Go watch it — you’ll feel seen:
Let me know what part hit you the most. 💛
— Diana
watch video on watch page
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I did something a bit crazy! I created another channel, as if I don’t have enough to do already! I wanted a space that could reach a larger audience and serve as a place for Cassandra Sisters without the concerns related to the whole Cassandra Sister dynamic…you know what I mean.
Am I crazy for doing this? Will it cause me to lose focus on this channel, which means so much to me? Or can I view it as just another opportunity to post my fun dog videos and discuss chronic pain and other topics that aren’t specifically related to Cassandra Syndrome, while still creating a space for self-care for Cassandras?
My heart will always be with Cassandra Sisters. I wanted another avenue to feel freer to talk for all of us and to discuss topics beyond neurodiverse relationships. What do you think about this? :) I will continue to post daily on Cassandra Sister and also have the other channel.
Check it out. @SmilingThroughIt Let me know how it looks and hit that subscribe button.
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I had to put plastic down around my carpet completely to block in the odor and possible mold. Dealing with that at the moment. sigh....The landlord refuses to replace the carpet that is making me sick, so it's my only option. I am letting them know about the plastic and my sinus infection, and see if they will finally replace the carpet. I found great rugs to cover the plastic. :) The work doing the plastic and working has put YouTube on the back burner a bit but I'm always thinking of new stuff to talk about. If you have anything you would like me to talk about, let me know.
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Don't forget to hit the bell icon to get notifications when I post another podcast with Deborah Lawrence. It's going to be great! We've decided to create a series of videos because Cassandra Syndrome is an ongoing topic with many aspects to explore and discuss.
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Hello! My week has been quite hectic. I've been dealing with carpet issues, training for my job, and problems with my dog run to keep my dogs safe from coyotes. It's been a lot! I'm exhausted as I prepare to start my job this Friday. I will be working with a lovely person and I look forward to meeting her and providing assistance.
I can't wait to have a moment to finish editing and posting my next video, celebrating 3000 subscribers in 3 months. I am SO grateful for your support of my channel. :)
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Hello Hello!! The Uhaul is all packed and I am pooped! He is so stressed that we don't have enough Gatorade for tomorrow's trip and unloading. I went upstairs to grab one for myself after loading, and he told me to drink water because we don't have enough. I took the Gatorade anyway. We have plenty. Why am I telling you this? Being more aware of him and how he ticks really helps me not to lose myself in his control and OCD-type challenges. Normally, I would have gotten some water instead. Those tiny, seemingly insignificant things can wear you down SO fast. My belly and body are happy, all full up of Gatorade right now. :)
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I’m loading the U-Haul tomorrow! Whew! What a crazy time this move has been! Growing this channel is definitely tough, and since it's such a private matter, I sometimes think about stopping it altogether and starting a channel about my dogs instead. However, after hearing more stories and receiving support, I feel that this work is needed. If there’s a specific topic you would like me to discuss, please let me know. I’ll do my best! There are moments when I feel like I’m going in circles, and sometimes I just want to scream about how awful things can get. But I’m working on staying regulated and pushing through. Thank you for your support!
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My name is Diana Martin. I am a Cassandra Sister. (Non-Autistic, Cassandra Syndrome, neurodiverse relationship).
My Channel created Feb. 14, 2025. I'm dedicated to supporting women with hidden stories of hardship that often go unspoken. I have one published book on neurodiverse relationships and a soon-to-be-published book on The Cassandra Phenomenon.
(Cassandra Syndrome may affect both partners)
I am not a doctor or therapist. My experiences include navigating a neurodiverse relationship, grappling with the heartbreak of being childless not by choice, growing up as an only child, and returning to college at the age of 40. I've spent fifteen years working with K-12 children with special needs. I've also gone through a divorce, manage chronic pain, and cared for my elderly parents for a decade. Additionally, I was fortunate to spend three months living in a Buddhist monastery.
Life is a journey. Join me. Grab a hot cup of tea or coffee, and let’s navigate this wild life together!
18 October 2011