To me, writing a friendship manual for neurodivergent people seems kind of mind-bending. How do you encapsulate the beauty and diversity of ALL our brains in one book?
For my neurodivergent listeners: I hope this episode reframes how you approach friendships. And for my neurotypical friends: it never hurts to understand what your friends might be experiencing.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
Caroline’s childhood experiences of being bullied and left out and how this impacted her perspective on friendship as a kid
The life-changing impact of learning to see friendship as a skill that can be developed at any age via self-awareness and practice
Self-advocacy and asking for what you need in friendships (and how friends can adapt to neurodivergent communication styles and sensory needs)
Masking – suppressing or camouflaging neurodivergent traits to fit in – and the importance of not losing your own authenticity among friends
This episode is sponsored by Slowly, a digital pen pal app used by over 10 million people worldwide. If you’ve been looking for a low-pressure way to connect with someone completely outside your normal friendship circle, this is it. Exchange letters at your own pace, no small talk panic required.
My book, Are We Friends Yet? hits shelves June 16. Get on the waitlist for pre-order bonuses + a first look.
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