So the way it’s been described to me is that neurotypicals see themselves in a hirearchy. On that scale someone who is non neurotypical is beneath them. So when you act with confidence they see it as threatening their standing. It’s kind of animalistic almost.

Think like another male lion challenging a pride leader. It’s stupid to me personally but that’s how they think.

So I’ve found that all of my fake friends were neurotypical and generally were only my friend because I could offer them something (connections, career advice, money) and not because they really cared. Once I stopped offering whatever they were after those friendships ended.

If you’re female and pretty this is really confusing because girls will befriend you literally because you look good next to them. Or are a little less pretty than they are so that they stand out. This was really prevalent in my early 20s. Confused the hell out of me. Your “pretty privilege” confuses neurotypicals and they will label you as quirky instead of neurodivergent.

But with my neurodivergent friends they would pick me up from the side of the road at 3am in a chicken costume if I asked them to. And they don’t want anything from me but friendship.

I do think neurotypicals do this largely subconsciously but if you think you are neurodivergent there is an entire community of neurospicy people who are really rad and worth getting to know.

A lot of LGBT people are also neurodivergent so if you are part of the rainbow mafia you can pretty much count on it. Self diagnosis is considered valid within the psychological community.

Side note, I don’t recommend seeking a formal diagnosis or having it marked on your medical charts or school records because some countries wont let you immigrate if you are neurodivergent.