What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life?
Acknowledging that there was nothing wrong with how I perceived the world just because it was different from the societal norm. I spent way too many years trying to fit into the boxes other people made for me when I just don’t fit in them. It has created people pleasing traits and trauma responses. It has meant lost friendships and bonds because I don’t understand how people work and get upset over stuff they see as normal. Ultimately, I wish I had recognized myself as AuDHD sooner or even better that someone noticed when I was a kid. It would have saved me so much heartache and struggle. Things are still hard now but at least I have language to help me understand.
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