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When People Say That My Explanations Are Excuses as a Neurodivergent Person

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“I’m just trying to explain,” is a phrase I often use when arguments start. I’ve often gotten accused of making excuses for my actions.

This is a thing I’ve noticed many autistic and ADHD people do. Language and how neurotypical people perceive what is being said are important.

We are expected to empathize and validate the emotions of the person and try to understand why they are upset. This can be difficult, as I usually think that if I just explain what went wrong, then maybe the person would not be mad at me anymore or they will understand my point of view.

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