Our family group chat has become this place where my ADHD sibling gets overwhelmed by the constant notifications and goes silent for weeks, and then the rest of us worry and reach out more, which makes it worse. We all want to stay connected but we can't figure out how to make space for different communication needs without someone feeling left out.
More people experience this than they realize.
Well-meaning attempts at family connection can inadvertently create barriers for neurodivergent members, leading to cycles of overwhelm and exclusion.
“Where Are You with Belonging for neurodivergent people?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.