Y'all, it takes zero effort to understand that not all our brains work the same way. Please give us grace; we don't give enough of it to ourselves already.

Not all neurotypicals are going to be that tolerant, but they're not all going to stand up for us either. Confrontation is exhausting, I get it. I've lived 30 years of shame and guilt over my attention regulation and focus issues and thinking I was just lazy or a bad person. I'm tired.
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Here was a neurotypical (I think) who saw me and assumed I didn't care or want to pay attention, when it was the complete opposite. They made me feel ashamed for taking care of my needs, and it was only when I advocated for myself, that they had some sort of understanding.

"Well, if it helps you pay attention, then I understand", they said and patted me on the back. Had a pleasant conversation with them afterwards about ADHD, and they apologized for even saying anything and we parted ways amicably. This is why ADHD awareness and advocacy is so important.
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So yeah, if y'all ever need proof that guinea pigs are generally much happier living with or next to members of their own species, there it is! I'm a very happy piggy mom right now! ☺️