"People often misunderstand what it means to recognise that you are neurodivergent or gifted. You may read a description of giftedness, ADHD, or high sensitivity and feel a jolt of recognition so strong it is visceral, a sense of finally seeing your own experience named on a page. And yet something stops you from claiming it. You may think: Am I trying to say I am special?"
"Reclaiming your identity as a neurodivergent person is not about being special. The differences are real, and they matter a great deal. It is, at its core, a psychological and even spiritual journey toward congruence, toward learning to live in alignment with who you actually are. This is something every human being needs to do if they are to flourish rather than merely survive."
Recognising neurodivergence or giftedness aligns life with natural cognitive and emotional needs rather than claiming superiority. Many people experience a visceral recognition when they encounter descriptions of giftedness, ADHD, or high sensitivity but hesitate to claim the identity for fear of appearing special. Reclaiming neurodivergent identity is a psychological and spiritual journey toward congruence and flourishing. Masking neurodivergence to fit external expectations links to anxiety, depression, and loss of identity. Living in environments designed for different nervous systems can cause chronic depletion and diminished wellbeing.
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