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September 19, 2023 37 mins

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Communicating Honestly in Relationships

Being assertive with medical providers can be hard; does one disclose an autism diagnosis? I discuss the importance of vulnerability, as well as the challenges of transparency and balancing honesty and privacy. My birthday came with expectations and disappointments, and some unexpected healing. I explore the challenges of talking about personal experiences without hurting or offending others, and I discuss the importance of self-regulation, and using fidgets in public.

HIGHLIGHTS

1.    Navigating medical gaslighting and asserting oneself in medical situations.

2.    It talks about the challenges of managing expectations and coping with disappointment.

3.    Heartwarming messages from loved ones on a birthday are shared.

4.    The importance of vulnerability and finding one's voice in groups is d

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