Abuse isn’t always obvious, especially for those of us who are neuro-divergent. In this deeply personal episode, I explore how neurodivergence can make us more vulnerable to manipulation, control, and emotional abuse and why breaking free is only the beginning of healing. I share my own experiences, the struggles of reclaiming my identity, and the hard-won lessons that have helped me move forward.

If you've ever doubted your reality, felt trapped in a cycle of self-blame, or struggled to trust yourself after an abusive relationship, this episode is for you. You are not alone. You are not broken. And healing though messy is possible.

🎧 Tune in for an honest and raw discussion on survival, resilience, and the path to self-trust.

I've always realized that I communicate with people in an unusual way. Social dynamics are not instinctive to me—I have difficulty reading between the lines, adjusting to the shifting expectations, following the unspoken code that seems second nature to other people.

But once in a while, I come across someone who brings the world into focus.

I hope to explain to these people how they help me and the profound peace they bring to my life.

As it turns out, people take for granted that a career with the ambulance service means you're forever weighed down by death, trauma, and tragedy. They ask, “How do you not let it get to you?” Or, sometimes more abruptly, “Do you even feel anything?”

The truth is, I do feel. But not in the way they think.

Whilst this conversation does not contain any explicit content, it may contain subjects people find triggering. Difficult conversations often do, feel free to reach out if you wish to discuss anything about what you hear here.

An episode explaining me! The good and the Bad. A narration of the first blog post from https://www.navigatinglifewithneurodiversity.co.uk/

I’m someone who sees the world differently—because my mind is wired that way.

I have Savant Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Rejection Sensitivity Disorder (RSD), which means I experience life in ways that most people don’t fully understand. My brain allows me to excel in high-pressure situations, like my work as for the ambulance service, but it also makes social interactions, relationships, and everyday life incredibly challenging.

I started this blog because I know I’m not alone. Neurodivergence isn’t just a personal experience—it’s a shared one. Too often, society only sees the extremes: the abilities or the struggles, the “genius” or the “difficulty.” But life as a neurodivergent person is far more complex than that.

This space is for real conversations, real experiences, and real community. I want to help others like me feel understood, validated, and connected. Together, we can break the misconceptions surrounding neurodivergence and create a world that embraces different ways of thinking.

Because we aren’t broken—we’re just wired differently. And that deserves to be understood.