Yall look at single motherhood like it’s a curse, & I’m not saying that it’s not difficult in any aspect, but I’m saying as the child of a survivor that it is a MUCH better outcome than staying with a financially secure abusive partner. I’m so glad my Mother chose Us. Everytime
Different Wiring, Same Overwhelm
Autism: I need details before I commit.
ADHD: I said yes to everything and I’m stressed in real time.
AuDHD: I said yes, panicked later, and I’m already planning my escape.
Rape victim k!lled her rapist after his release.
She got arrested and her statement was -
“He raped me, not the State. Who gave you the right to forgive him without consulting me?”
The autistic urge to google words and their synonyms, so that you can find out their precise meaning and then use the words that most closely capture what you wish to express, because even the thought of using inaccurate words can feel very uncomfortable and unsettling.
I think people truly underestimate how hard it is for two human beings, to do LIFE together. The amount of effort, compromise, understanding, trust, loyalty, honesty, resilience, love, care etc, etc, that it takes. You have to CHOOSE that person every single day.