No more people pleasing, no more biting my tongue, no more bending over backwards to fit someone else’s mold. This is me guys. The mask is dropping. The ‘tism and unmedicated ADHD are on full display and instead of being ashamed of the awkwardness and differences this caused in my youth (because girls couldn’t have autism or ADHD, I was just sensitive and intense and misdiagnosed bipolar for 20+ years) I embrace it. The parts of myself that make me weird and different and quirky are my favorite ones! Sure, I am terrible at reading social cues and often offend people with my bluntness and tone (iykyk), or struggle to talk about anything other than the 3 niche topics I’m interested in. I might have extreme meltdowns and difficulties regulating my emotions, which can make me a challenging person to be around. I might even talk about myself all the time, but know it’s because I’m desperately trying to connect with you.
In spite of those things, I am also funny and kind and a good teacher, even with my awkwardness. I’m passionate about animals and nature and I love to sing and help people. All of these things make me who I am, and I’ve finally reached a point in my life where I accept it instead of pretending the not so fun parts don’t exist.
Anywhoozle.
*mic drop*
