Include 'In' Autism

15/09/2025

As an autistic person, I often feel like there’s a gap between what I want to say and what actually comes out. In my head, my thoughts are clear, but when I try to share them ,especially with non-autistic people , they don’t always land the way I hope.

Being misunderstood can leave me feeling frustrated, disconnected, and sometimes even ashamed. Over time, this has made me more anxious about speaking up, worried that what I say will be taken the wrong way.

But I’m learning that my way of communicating is valid, even if it’s different. The right people will take the time to listen and understand me ,and that makes sharing my thoughts feel a little less scary but only with those that take time to understand me.

How do you feel when communicating ?

MJ

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Executive dysfunction isn’t laziness — it’s when the brain’s “manager” struggles to plan, organise, and follow through. Recognising the traits is the first step to understanding and support.

Typically associated with dyslexia, ADHD and autism.

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Did you know…
🔹 People with ADHD are far more likely to experience rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) — meaning even small things like “you can come if you want” can feel like deep rejection.
🔹 Hormonal changes during peri-menopause can worsen ADHD symptoms — leading to more brain fog, mood swings, and emotional overwhelm.
🔹 Up to 70% of adults with ADHD also live with another condition, such as anxiety, depression, or BPD traits — which can make mood regulation feel like an impossible task some days.

For years, I thought it was paranoia. Or that I was selfish, stubborn, even a bad person. But learning about ADHD and neurodivergence helps me understand myself differently.

And yet… it’s still exhausting. Sobriety means I can’t hide from the truth anymore. Peri-menopause adds a whole extra layer of intensity. Some days, it feels like being a crusty old McDonald’s chip — once golden, now battered by life, slightly fluffy and forgotten under the table, but still here, sharp edges and all.

Moments of overwhelm can creep into every part of my life — with my team, my clients, my partner, even my children. Like literally yesterday, my daughter had me in tears. Ha ha ha… funny, right? Not really. It’s just that I’m wired a little differently. Unless it’s spelled out for me, sometimes I can’t see the markers that I am doing a good job, that I am enough. That’s why self-talk and mindset work are so important for me.

I’ve done a lot of work with coaches and counsellors to understand the value I bring, and slowly, I’m getting a little better at seeing it. Posts like those by and , and listening to the , remind me I’m not alone. They show me I’m not broken. I’m wired differently. And that’s okay.

So if you ever feel like the world hates you, remember — it probably doesn’t. It’s your brain, your hormones, your wiring. And you’re not alone in that.

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