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Tiera A's avatar

Great post Rachel. It is not easy to be so vulnerable and transparent on your journey, as this inadvertently exposes you to ignorant folx and those not intent on discourse but debate. But your presence is truly appreciated and important to those who understand and really do relate. We (as black women)are constantly othered when expressing very common and human feelings, but please don’t let the trolls stop you! I, for one of many, are rooting for you and love everything you do! 💕💕

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Padre Dave Poedel's avatar

Thanks for sharing this. I finally got a diagnosis at age 67, during COVID. I have had the notion that my brain functions differently than most people I know, and well I have had 4 successful careers (Paramedic, Professor, Physiologist, Pastor) and most of my students and parishioners knew that “Padre does things differently but we love him” since enlisting in the Air Force in 1971. Yes, getting off the SSRI to a SNRI had made a great difference for me. I am now “retired” at least chronologically, but still serving a Lutheran Parish as an Assistant Pastor for Pastoral Care....this is the perfect gig....I use my Doctor of Ministry competencies and have a great outlet for my energy and “words” (my wife’s term) but I can self regulate my schedule (except for Sunday morning, that is.....This got too long....can you relate?

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