In low trust environments, be polite and cordial, yet brief. Minimise attack surface: share little personal information. Ignore provocations and be unprovocative. Be unopinionated. Express uncertainty when pressed. Do not emote. Avoid attachments. You are there, but not present.
i regret to inform you that personal growth rarely comes from acquiring new knowledge and almost always from:
• getting humiliated
• showing up terrified and doing it anyway
• admitting you might be the problem
Being attractive but neurodivergent is such a weird experience because people become fascinated with your appearance. Then uncomfortable when they realize you require depth, honesty, reassurance, patience, and emotional intelligence.