Mette Harrison

Mette Ivie Harrison was diagnosed with autism in 2017 at 46. Like many older autistics, the family diagnosis began with the younger generation. And then, her family began to see it in their parents, siblings, and finally in themselves. A diagnosis brought clarity, pain, and self-understanding. Of course, as a lifelong writer, she began writing about autism, and you can find many of her essays on Medium.

She holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University in Germanic Languages and Literature and is a nationally ranked triathlete and national bestselling writer of The Bishop’s Wife and other novels. She is a divorced mother of five and works as a Retirement Specialist in the financial industry.