{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"269 No Room for In-Between: Literal Thinking and Communication Ruptures","description":"No Room for In-Between: Literal Thinking and Communication Ruptures In this raw and honest episode, Patricia (she\/her) shares her ongoing challenges with neurodivergent miscommunication, community rupture, and the emotional toll of being misunderstood. From neighborhood conflicts to horse training lessons, from cancel culture to navigating friendships and travel as an autistic person, Patricia opens up about the messy, contradictory realities of life, belonging, and growth. Listeners will walk away feeling less alone in their struggles with relationships, self-advocacy, and embracing both discomfort and joy. WHAT YOU\u2019LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE \u00b7 Why Patricia didn\u2019t want to record this episode\u2014and why she did anyway \u00b7 The ongoing story of neighborhood rupture and the painful dynamics of miscommunication \u00b7 How neurodivergent communication differences play into misunderstanding and conflict \u00b7 The discomfort of being misunderstood as an autistic person who values precision and exactness \u00b7 The struggle of wanting repair but receiving ongoing hurtful communication instead \u00b7 Recognizing when \u201cthese are not our people\u201d and finding peace in letting go \u00b7 Cancel culture: when it\u2019s useful, when it\u2019s harmful, and Patricia\u2019s lived perspective \u00b7 How language change matters\u2014and conversations with her husband about accountability in speech \u00b7 The empowerment that comes from horse training and facing fear with big draft horses \u00b7 Lessons from working with animals: calm presence, assertiveness, and learning new leadership skills \u00b7 Navigating differences in friendships around money, dining, and travel \u00b7 The autistic push-pull between craving sameness and being invited into novelty \u00b7 Strategies for managing overwhelm when faced with too many choices or new experiences \u00b7 How safe friendships allow for authenticity and unmasking \u00b7 The sadness and privilege of having barriers to change, novelty, and travel\u2014and finding supportive companions \u00b7 Building resilience through small trial runs and intentional fun \u00b7 The importance of bumping up against resistance to live a fuller, lighter life \u00b7 Patricia\u2019s reflections on aging, matching tattoos with her kids, and wanting to add more joy SOUND BITES \u00b7 There are times when we need to speak up, and there are times when we need to let people misunderstand us and sit with the discomfort.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cIf you\u2019re autistic, precision and exactness are high values\u2014being misunderstood can feel unbearable.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cThis isn\u2019t personal. This is about neurodivergent miscommunication. And that gave me relief\u2014at least for a little while.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cI\u2019m more than two-thirds through my life, and I want to whip it up a little bit. If you\u2019re going to do some fun stuff, you better do it soon.\u201d \u00b7 \u201cSensitivity is nothing to apologize for. You are perfect exactly as you are in a world not made for us.\u201d SENSITIVITY IS NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE FOR; IT\u2019S HOW YOUR BRAIN IS WIRED You are not broken. You were shaped by systems that weren\u2019t built for you. You deserve rest, joy, and support exactly as you are. TOPICS COVERED (please adjust for addition of introduction) 00:00 Navigating Neurodivergent Communication Challenges 09:40 The Impact of Cancel Culture on Relationships 19:11 Finding Community and Connection 25:07 Embracing Change and Personal Growth PODCAST HOST Patricia Young (she\/her) was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 17 years, but she is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it\u2019s like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile, OCD and RSD, helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcasts Unapologetically Sensitive and Unapologetically AuDHD to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren\u2019t alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for neurodivergent folks that focus on understanding what it means to be a sensitive neurodivergent. Topics covered include: self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you Patricia\u2019s website, podcast episodes and more: www.unapologeticallysensitive.com LINKS  To write a review in itunes: click on this link https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/unapologetically-sensitive\/id1440433481?mt=2 select \u201clisten on Apple Podcasts\u201d chose \u201copen in itunes\u201d choose \u201cratings and reviews\u201d click to rate the number of starts click \u201cwrite a review\u201d Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657\/ Closed\/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2099705880047619\/ Instagram-- https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unapologeticallysensitive\/ Youtube-- https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg\/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@unapologeticallysensitiv Unapologetically AuDHD Podcast-- https:\/\/unapologeticallysensitive.com\/unapologeticallyaudhd\/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com   ","author_name":"Unapologetically Sensitive","author_url":"https:\/\/unapologeticallysensitive.com\/unapologetically-sensitive\/","html":"