267 Rupture without Repair, and the Discomfort of Being Misunderstood

Rupture without Repair, and the Discomfort of Being Misunderstood  

In this deeply personal episode, Patricia (she/her) unpacks the fallout from a neighborhood rupture and the painful loss of community connection. Through the lens of being autistic and AuDHD, she explores rejection sensitivity, communication breakdowns, friendship trauma, and why repair isn't always possible. She also shares how co-regulation, body doubling, Costco runs, and fierce family love provide grounding. This conversation is raw, tender, and validating for anyone who has struggled with being misunderstood as a neurodivergent person.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE

·       The neighborhood rupture and how a joke led to exclusion from a community group

·       What happens when rupture and repair aren't possible in friendships

·       The autistic need for clarity, communication, and closure

·       Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and how silence feels like rejection

·       The PDA (persistent drive for autonomy) response to being left out

·       The pain of friendship trauma and feeling misunderstood

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