Poly Stories | Neurodivergent Love (Pride Special)

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ENM Storytelling Evenings | Treehouse NDSM (Amsterdam North)

THEME OF THIS EVENING: NEURODIVERGENT LOVE

This evening is part of the Pride Art Route and in collab with the QueerTropolis exhibit at Treehouse. As celebrating diversity in love and relating, this evening we dive into the diversity of the minds.

Being able to think outside the box, perhaps because your brain works a bit differently to
begin with, can be an excellent match with ethical non-monogamy. In this world, everyone
can design their own frameworks for relating to others romantically and/or sexually - far
away from societal scripts of mononormativity and relationship milestones. Everyone has
their own set of needs, boundaries, expectations and wishes.

Neurodivergence covers a broad spectrum of ways in which the brain may work or develop
otherwise than is considered typica.. It’s a non-medical term emphasizing that every individual has their own way of processing and behaving. Whilst not everyone who is neurodivergent has a diagnosis, common examples seen within the ENM community are ADHD and autism.

One may lean toward the impulsive versus stability, speaking from deep feeling or from logical directness, acting on moods or planning ahead to know what to expect. One may thrive in some additional structure, and the other loves the spark of the spontaneous. What may be common challenges for neurodivergent people within a normative society, may be superpowers in the world of ENM.

If one partner wants a little room for impulsivity to explore and get excited about new people,
and the other needs advance notice of events to strategically divide social battery, it's worth knowing how you tick. When you take off your mask, you can connect as you are.

THIS IS FOR YOU WHEN
This evening is for anyone: whether you’re just starting out or already experienced in non-monogamy/open relationships/polyamory.

PRACTICAL INFO
Wednesday August 5th, 2026
• 19:00 doors open, program 19:30 – 21:30
• Location: Treehouse NDSM, Amsterdam North
• Language: English

VOLUNTEER
Do you not have that much budget and would like to come? I always need some volunteers. Send me a message.

POLY STORIES
Poly Stories invites you in the exploration of the wondrous world of non-monogamy through personal storytelling: together navigating the edges and unpacking (moral) dilemmas. This evening is for everyone with a curiousity in the free shapes of love.

• Expect inspiring stories with Q&A
• The sharing of experiences and inspiration
• Love's wisdom to take home

Each evening revolves around a central theme. We co-create the night together. There is space to talk to others, ask questions and bring in your own experiences.

WANT TO SHARE A STORY YOURSELF?
Would you like to share a story this evening or one of the upcoming ones?
Send an email to suzanne@suzanneallegonda.nl

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Suzanne Allegonda is a relationship therapist specialized in non-monogamy. She has always been fascinated by human thinking and behavior. In her private practice she focuses on working with individuals and couples in ENM relationships. Over the past years, she has organized various lectures and workshops where philosophy, self-reflection and love and intimacy meet.