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Women & ADHD
Connie Tu: Internalized ableism, PDA & learning to unmask
Feb 19, 2024
Connie Tu, a body artist with autism and ADHD, discusses internalized ableism, PDA, and parenting neurodivergent teens. She shares her journey to diagnosis, experiences with masking, feeling different, and pressure to be white passing. Connie advocates for renaming ADHD to 'capitalistically challenged' and discusses the challenges of emotional regulation as a parent.
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- PDA impacts pursuing goals, causing dread and fear, highlighting challenges in achieving aspirations.
- Childhood masking due to societal pressures and desire to fit in, exploring the influence of cultural background on neurodivergent experiences.
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The Struggle with PDA and Internalized Ableism
The podcast episode explores the challenges of living with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the impact of internalized ableism. The speaker discusses how PDA can be debilitating, particularly when it comes to pursuing personal goals and aspirations. The struggle with feeling dread, fear, and nausea when trying to pursue dreams is highlighted. The significance of addressing internalized ableism and societal expectations of productivity is emphasized.
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