14/01/2026
If you’re seeing this, it’s not an accident. Come sit with me for a minute.
Late diagnosis is a rollercoaster of relief and grief. You spend years wondering why you don’t fit in or why Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) makes every social interaction feel like a test you’re failing. Not realising that its not laziness it is executive dysfunction. You mask so well that people don’t believe your struggle, but I see you.
The "shoulds," the shame, and the internalized ableism, it’s time to let them go. You aren't a broken version of "normal", you're a wonderful version of you. The next step is self-acceptance, and you don’t have to do it alone.
How are you feeling today? Relieved, angry, or just tired? Let's talk in the comments.
ADHD Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. What is RSD? Late diagnosed autism in women. Masking and unmasking. Internalized ableism. Neurodivergent mental health. Why do I feel like an alien? Finding your tribe.