a matter of interests

Most neurodivergent people have special or absorbing interests. Some dive deep into complex math formulas, some into art, some into tech, physics, video games, books, colors, sounds. There’s no rule and no limit.

They’re not hobbies on the side — they’re part of who we are. When we share about neurodivergence, it’s not because we think we’re more special or better than anyone else. Most of us aren’t very good at prejudice; we tend to see ourselves and others with a lot of clarity and honesty.

My interests usually go hand in hand with hyperfocus. If you catch me analyzing something down to the tiniest detail, it’s probably because I’m trying to understand something I hadn’t fully grasped before. Looking for patterns, inconsistencies, or hidden directions.

If I ask you a question that sounds silly to you, think about why I might be asking it. Either I don’t know the full context yet, or I’m just trying to get to the heart of the matter. And if you see me dissecting every little detail, just let me. The surface isn’t enough for me — I want to dive all the way in.

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A personal journal about neurodivergence,
music, and the courage to be understood.