Why It’s Not About “Brokenness”

One of the most painful myths about being neurodivergent is the idea that it means you’re broken, damaged, or less than.

This simply isn’t true.

Neurodivergence means your brain works differently, not wrongly.
It might process things faster, slower, more intensely, or in a completely unique way — but that doesn’t make it defective.

Where this idea comes from

The idea of “brokenness” often comes from:

• struggling in systems that weren’t built for your brain
• being misunderstood, punished, or excluded
• absorbing years of subtle or direct messages that you’re “too much” or “not enough”

But the problem isn’t your wiring — it’s usually the lack of understanding around it.

Difference isn’t dysfunction

Yes, being neurodivergent can come with challenges — but that doesn’t make you broken.

Support needs vary. Some people need structure, flexibility, sensory accommodations, or emotional safety. That’s not failure — that’s being human.

Plenty of neurodivergent people also have strengths that aren’t always obvious from the outside:

• deep focus
• creativity
• empathy
• attention to detail
• resilience from adapting every day

Your brain isn’t broken.
It’s just not standard-issue.
And that’s okay.