Learning to ignore:
Something I'm trying harder to do: ignore threats and abuse. Sometimes the strongest response is no response at all. When we're triggered, especially as neurodivergent people or those who have experienced trauma, the urge to defend ourselves can feel overwhelming. Trust me on this! 🙏🏻 We want to explain, correct misinformation, provide evidence, and make people understand. The difficulty is that not everyone is looking for understanding. Some people are looking for conflict. I've learned that constantly responding can keep us trapped in a cycle of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. Every comment becomes another debate. Every explanation becomes another screenshot. Every defence becomes another opportunity for someone to keep the conversation going. Protecting your peace is not weakness. Setting boundaries is not weakness. Walking away from an argument does not mean you were wrong. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is trust that those who genuinely want the ...