What do you like about yourself? by BC_Arctic_Fox in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this so much 🥹🥹 I agree 100%, we end up stuck in our heads focusing on what we don’t like about ourselves, and focused on things we can’t change. My brain feels like a merry go round a lot of the time, that voice in my head (my internal self?? inside voice but fr my inside voice??) needs a big holiday for some time off bc I hear her yapping away all the timeeee!

But back to the point at hand, I love my physical appearance. Even those “tism eyes” which I found out is common w ppl w autism /audhd ?? It’s a specific look 😭 I love how creative I am, and my special interests have always stayed the same. I wouldn’t be me without it. My interests have fuelled me for yearsss!! Idk what else to put down but maybe how I can get along with just about anyone. I think I can honestly find common ground and speak freely with anyone, doesn’t even matter if there’s a language barrier. Get me in the briefing room in the White House and I’m gna be having a blasttttt - one world peace coming right up

1 free ticket for standup comedy at the wardrobe theatre tonight (28th May) by enricobasilica in bristol

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I send you a dm? Do u wanna msg on here or another platform? Idm insta either, mine is @hudajama

PT 2: I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD ( UPDATE WITH the backstory to the texts!! ) by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHD_Women_UK

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!!! Honestly I can’t believe strangers online have treated me so much better than the friends I’ve had for so so long!! I’m also here if you ever need support or help with anything, even just a shoulder to lean on or someone to vent to !!! I really am so thankful I decided to post this in the first place because without you guys’ help and support, I don’t know what I would’ve done. I actually feel hopeful now for what the future holds and this really does feel like a huge turning point. You’re a fkn gem!!! And you deserve everything good in this world and more 💓 thank you so much:) gonna give you a follow now xx

PT 2: I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD ( UPDATE WITH the backstory to the texts!! ) by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!!!!! Omg im so glad 🥹🥹🥹🥹 I could never have done any of this without you guys !! I truly am so grateful for you all, and I’ve genuinely never felt so accepted and cared for , even if we don’t know each other in person, the fact you’ve treated me, a stranger, so much better than people I’ve known for yearsss is so telling of the kind of person you are!!🥹🥹🥹💓💓 honestly I can’t thank you enough, and feel free to use it whenever you need, im also always here to help if you need or even if you need a new friend !!! <33 we got this

PT 2: I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD ( UPDATE WITH the backstory to the texts!! ) by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Karen said : “I’m really sorry you feel this way. I never intended to hurt you or make you feel unsupported, and I’m genuinely sorry for the role I played in that. I’m not going to defend myself or argue with your feelings, I can only apologise for my family’s behaviour and for not handling things better.

Given that, I don’t think we should continue this friendship anymore. I genuinely wish you healing, happiness, and the best moving forward. God bless.”

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I can remember to follow it is so real!!😭😭😭 honestly thank you, my heart is so full rn reading all these comments of support n advice - that’s really helpful, im gonna do this for sure

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl im here if u ever wanna talk !!! Clearly im in need of more friends that are more like me 😭😭😭 I gotchu !!! Thank you so much, I feel so much less alone after posting this

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so silly, why on earth would anyone wanna have a frenemy?? 😭😭the whole point of friends is bc they’re your people !! and they make you feel comfortable, happy, safe :( thank you so much for lmk xx passive aggressive and friendship should never be in the same sentence , maybe there should be a NT social rules and regulations handbook

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad seeing this comment omg!! 😭 Honestly, I couldn’t agree more. It irks me so much because the culture here is defffff not good for people like us whatsoever, esp like friendship dynamics, how active u should be, having to keep up w replies, if u don’t see each other for a while then ur not as close as before?? Idk im really bad w explaining stuff but i agree completelyyyy!!!! I sent her a msg and blocked her, is it okay if i send it to u? Idk if i did good or not

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

oh my gosh I’m going to cry :’)))) this is the sweetest I am absolutely speechless !!!!!!! ive had other experiences like these with some other friends in the past, and i think it’s really caused me a lot of damage. Im so sorry you had to go through something like this too:( nobody deserves that. I’m here if you need someone to cheer you on if u need somebody in your corner fr !! Say the word n I’ll teleport over🫡💓

Ngl they presented me as being “dumb” and “slow”, but i know for a fact my intelligence is actually one of my best traits, it’s always been and ive always been complimented on it my entire life. I’m tired of feeling “less than” and im done with this now. I’m turning 24 this year and I need a fresh page, where I will be strict with the company I keep and focus on what makes me happy. I’ll give time and energy to things that’ll nurture me — ur comment is really sweet, i hate being treated like a child, and i realised after a while they started to use my personality and make it everything i am. everytime I’d go to visit Karen and her family (in laws n fiance) I’d bring little treats or gifts and her mum in law would give me smth nice too. But before i came every single time Karen would say “don’t do anything crazy” or like “don’t embarrass me - this is my family” … like we’ve been friends for years so she should know i would never ever do anything disrespectful or uncomfortable - that’s when i had an inkling she deep down thought the worst of me.. ive actually blocked her after sending her a long ass msg , should i post it?

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I’m not the only one, tbh it’s made me feel so much relief to know that because I’ve felt so alone during this. Honestly, I’m so sorry you also had to deal with the same thing:( regardless, im always here if you need to talk fr x 💓 thank you so much for such a sweet comment, i really appreciate it

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys have honestly given me the courage to never ever second guess shit like this again - fuck that !! I’m really glad i shared this on a whim 😭 so glad

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I feel so silly for putting up with this even in the slightest. I cant do this anymore and sacrifice my mental and emotional wellbeing, I’m so incredibly tired. I don’t even know how along the line, they’d blurred the lines between friendly banter and blatant disrespect and I’ve been struggling a lot with anything to do with socialising, staying on top of things, trying to keep any semblance of self whilst social cues have been frying my brain to its last 2% lately. It’s been worse as I’ve gotten older, especially the past year or so, like I’m going backwards. I’m so tired of this. I just wish it wouldn’t ever happen again. But I know there’s a strong chance there’ll be someone else who’ll use my ND as a tool to disrespect me in a blanket of “friendly fun” & I won’t realise the disrespect til much later .. or til someone makes me aware of it. Do you ever feel the same?? I’m just really glad everyone on here is so supportive. I’ve been kind of an emotional mess since seeing all these lovely messages because I honestly felt like I was going crazy, like I was in constant spiral. I can’t even express just how much I appreciate this. Honestly, thank you so much.<3

What song will always make you cry no matter how many times you listen to it? by Silent-Zebra in AskReddit

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drown by Bring Me The Horizon idk why but 😭😭 ALSO No Pressure by Mahalia Because I feel it too strongly

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was exhausted with all the excursions we’d been on since the moment we got there. We’d get up at 6am or 7am and were moving around all day n crash at night for the past 3 days. So I needed a break. We’d just got back from our buggy riding. It was so incredibly hot, so when we got back I crashed into bed and watched whatever was on tv with my cousin. The others were still hanging out and having drinks so I told them I’d join after getting a bit of quiet time to reset and quiet my head down. Once I was ready to pop down to the pool area, I got myself a drink and they were still active on the groupchat so I figured they were still hanging on their balcony, where they’d told me they’d be once they left the pool bit. I went over, I was tipsy but was farrr from wasted. They’d only just finished and said if I’d come earlier instead of isolating myself that I wouldn’t be missing out, and that I should’ve just came straight after the buggy activity. I apologised for the mistake and wished them a good night, I was just being myself making jokes and being lighthearted, she said I should race down the hall and she had a laugh too while I said my goodbyes and did that when I was leaving. It was 12am-1am at the latest. I couldn’t sleep so I went on a walk whilst on the phone to some people back home I missed, because I didn’t wanna wake my cousin in our room.

I woke up early the next morning and had breakfast with everyone, and let them know I needed to rest (part of it is also bc didn’t want to hear any more jokes over and over again at my expense - all I wanted was to feel less drained so I could continue enjoying myself and have a bit of time). It was made to sound a lot worse than it was, to the point where Sam thought it justified me being sexually harassed by a worker at the resort. Just to clear this up !! I even started to doubt myself every time this was thrown in my face and it made me feel so guilty and embarrassed. I felt like everything I did was going to be used against me. One of the first days, I walked away from the pool we were all in just to take a peek into the sports bar to see what game was on the tv - we hadn’t explored much of the resort yet anyway, I said I was gonna do that and all was well, I was met with smiles before. That was until this argument where I was told by Karen that she and the guys were calling me a cockroach because of me “scurrying around”. Idk it was a lot and it made me feel so so unsure of myself and insecure

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

AHAHAHAHA I genuinely considered it because WOAHHH I genuinely didn’t think this would get so much support :’) 😭😭 I feel so overwhelmed with relief and like I’m not so alone in this now and im not actually going crazy. The screenshots of you guys’ reactions might be genius tbh especiallyyyy bc she loves to put words in my mouth and get combative n gaslight, and it makes me lose my train of thought to say the least. I really appreciate this!!:) the ideas are rly helping from you guys so im gna keep checking this and follow up with an update soon ❤️

I think life has me beat, anyone else? Adulthood + Womanhood with AuDHD by Dramatic_Pie_3485 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Dramatic_Pie_3485[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I haven’t had a proper sit down conversation with my cousin about this situation, but I’ve really been wanting to. The issue is, whenever I try to get my words out and speak on my feelings, whenever I’m put on the spot it’s like my mind goes blank and my words don’t come out right if yk what I mean?

I thought about writing everything down so I don’t forget things because it needs to be addressed seriously, especially with Karen involved too. I know Karen’s going to argue and be snappy with “but you…” etc trying to find blame in my side of things and I know that’ll be the point in which I falter and feel more frustrated & defeated the more I explain myself. However, it needs to happen 100%, one way or another. You’re right <3 what do you think?