Someone asks you to work an event, attend a party, give feedback on something. You feel this pressure to decide right there - but your brain literally can't.

Sound familiar? Welcome to the AuDHD processing paradox.

Your ADHD side instantly reads their urgency. Your Autistic side needs time to process your own feelings. You're caught between their impatience and your genuine need for time.

In this episode:

• Scripts for buying processing time without making it weird
• The tattoo consultation story that changed everything
• When you're "behind" on your own emotions (wedding day, divorce grief)
• How to work backwards when interoception or alexithymia means you can't track feelings in real time

Your brain isn't slow - it's thorough. It’s time to stop apologizing for needing what we need.

Connect With Adria:

• Full show notes at AuDHDSparks.com
• @audhdsparks
• AuDHD Coaching with Adria