Hiya.
I’ve reached a level in my brain injury that I seem to be annoying some people, even when I tell them about the things I try so hard not to do. I babble on and on as if I’m drunk. When I get tired, I talk out loud to walk myself through difficult tasks. Actually, my cognitive therapist said I should talk it out. I repeat myself. I have trouble stopping or leaving when I’m sitting down and I’m tired. The best part of this one is that I told my students about these difficulties and they happily let me know when they’re finished. No drama. No irritation. And they’re quite smug, in a nice way, to see that I make mistakes when I’m tired, especially in elementary math. But adults have more trouble with my blunders. I can tell when I annoy them and I’m trying so hard to change when I really can’t.
I wonder how many times I have been irritated with neurodivergent people? Oh, it’s embarrassing to think about. I think I’ll sign off now so I can go meditate an apology to some people.
Thank you for listening, jules