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Dear Neurodivergents: We Can Do Anything, But Not Everything
I used to be so jealous of neurotypical people who could focus on one core interest and make a successful career out of it.
Watching the Olympics recently was a reminder of this. I always admired the athletes dedication to their craft.
I wished I was that dedicated. And sometimes I would be for a period of time, but then my attention would be divided again.
As an adult, when I started to understand my neurodivergence, I stopped being quite so hard on myself. At least I understood why I didn’t stick with one thing long enough to achieve success in that area.
Although, understanding and accepting are two different things.
I might have neurological differences, but I’m also smart and capable. I craved the success that I knew I could have, if I just stuck with one thing long enough.
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One the one hand, I was desperate to master at least one of my many side quests and turn it into a success.
On the other hand, my brain was fighting me at every turn. I am a multi-passionate person, and a total ‘magpie’…
