We weigh the tension between masking and authenticity for ADHD brains and share a practical way to read rooms, set limits, and stay true to our values. The goal is not perfection but skill: calibrate behavior to context without erasing yourself.
• when moderation serves care rather than fakery
• how context changes expectations and effort
• using pause, scan, ask to read a room
• setting goals and choosing traits to amplify
• planning breaks to self-regulate and exit well
• observing norms before engaging in new spaces
• running small experiments and reading feedback
• debriefing to refine behaviors and protect values
• knowing when environments don’t deserve you
• staying open to find people who love your spark
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