Come as You Are
Neurodivergent Identity & Support vs. Disorder & Cure
“Come as you are, as you were, As I want you to be, As a friend, as a friend…Choice is yours…” — Nirvana
I have ADHD and Autism. This means my brain is wired to think, communicate and socialize in a different way. I try to use language with precision. I am not constrained to traditional ways of doing things to solve problems. I ask questions to gain clarity rather than making assumptions. Frequency nor exclusivity of contact is not a defining factor in the closeness or level of love and care in my relationships. I like these things about myself. They are part of my identity from which I do not need to be cursed, er, cured.
I am short. 5'1" to be exact. This means I move through the world differently than tall people. I do not need to duck as often and do not hit my heads on things like low ceilings. I fit in airline seats, and I sit with my feet tucked under me on sofas. I can still enjoy the sensory feeling of my feet swinging in the air while sitting in a chair that tall people had to give up before going to middle school. I like these things about myself. They are part of my identity from which I do not need to be cursed, er, cured.