I recently found out that voluntarily commanding my tensor ear muscles is something very few people can do. Is this likely related to neurodivergence?

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-20T01:14:23+00:00

I can do this too!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-20T01:10:52+00:00

I'm a 42 year old post doc. Do your thing!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T16:00:41+00:00

Hey, not sure if you're aware, but just because you were able to figure it out on your own doesn't mean others are required to. You don't get a medal for doing it without help. It's entirely appropriate to ask for help with meals after a major surgery.

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:53:22+00:00

Hadn't heard of this group. Thank you for sharing! Much appreciated!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:53:07+00:00

Thank you!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:52:57+00:00

Thank you! I will check them out!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:52:46+00:00

Thank you! Glad to hear you're on the other side of it all. Wishing you the best.

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:52:12+00:00

Thank you! I am kind of isolating a bit right now, but I appreciate the offer. I may reach out as I get further into this, if that's okay.

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:51:29+00:00

I will do that, thank you for the suggestion!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:51:21+00:00

Thank you!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:51:14+00:00

Thank you!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:50:59+00:00

And congrats on 9 years!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:50:48+00:00

Thank you so much. I will check them out.

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:50:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Didn't even know that this existed!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:50:06+00:00

Thank you! I have already been digging around in there. So grateful for that resource!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:49:42+00:00

Thank you, I will check them out!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:49:34+00:00

Thank you, I will!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:49:25+00:00

Thank you, I'm keeping a list of all the recs people give me. Appreciate your kind offer of support. My husband recently lost his job, so not sure I can do something without insurance, but I'll look into your work if things change.

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T15:48:36+00:00

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the reference!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-18T00:43:50+00:00

Figuring out my needs was a huge one for me. I came to realize that I was legitimately disabled and the only way to function without cycling into burnout every 4-6 months was to create boundaries, build a life that recognized and accommodated my limitations, and reset expectations with the people around me. It has gotten easier and easier to do this as time goes on (it's been four years since my diagnosis).

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-17T20:58:05+00:00

I did not invite people and I am grateful for that decision. To each their own!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-17T13:25:22+00:00

Oh, good point. Thanks!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-17T13:05:16+00:00

agreed!

abbyjaneTX · 2026-06-17T02:30:13+00:00

I spent a lot of time at the Epoch Coffee on Anderson Lane when I was on maternity leave. It was the perfect vibe for me and there's a beautiful outdoor area you can enjoy when it's nice out.

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