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Rejection sensitivity is common in neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD and AuDHD. Often called Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), it involves intense emotional responses to perceived criticism or rejection rooted in nervous system differences and lived experiences of misunderstanding. This neurodiversity-affirming blog explores why RSD occurs, how it shows up in daily life and relationships, and compassionate strategies to support emotional regulation, self-trust, and healin

Driving past DeJarnette Asylum reminds us how far mental health care has come—and how far we still must go.

For neurodivergent individuals, the weight of intergenerational trauma can feel especially heavy. Misunderstanding, misdiagnosis, or stigma across generations often shapes how families