How has being Neurodivergent worked in your favor?

Bountiful Greetings everyone! I have read a lot about how "challenging it is to be autistic or neurodivergent in many ways". I am curious to hear the ways being neurodivergent is working for people. What are somethings people have discovered they liked about themselves or learning to like about themselves in understanding who they are as a neurodivergent person. 

For me, realizing I've lived like this my WHOLE life being AudHD without support and I am still here says a lot about resilience for me. Since discovering this, the inner conflict and turmoil is not as intense because I no longer ask, "What is wrong with me?". I am showing myself more compassion and understanding that my being expresses on this planet differently.

I am more honest or expressive with myself then before. I ask questions or clarifications without worrying if I am "being too much." I am learning what my needs actually are, so I know what to ask for and who is truly my support. 

Look forward to hearing your comments.

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  • It can be hard at times to see the positives but I am definitely more self aware of myself and how things affect me since being diagnosed. 

    How observant I am definitely works in my favour. I notice every little thing and that's been a big help to me, like in the past I notice if the smoke alarm stops flashing if the batteries die. My dad always comments on that. :) 

    Being observant is one of my favourite autistic traits.

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  • It can be hard at times to see the positives but I am definitely more self aware of myself and how things affect me since being diagnosed. 

    How observant I am definitely works in my favour. I notice every little thing and that's been a big help to me, like in the past I notice if the smoke alarm stops flashing if the batteries die. My dad always comments on that. :) 

    Being observant is one of my favourite autistic traits.

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