EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 20 MIN
34. Don’t Call Me Difficult
from AuDHD Sparks · host Adria Sophia
Some of us grew up watching other women – in our family, in the world around us – who asked for things or were clear about their needs get called difficult. Demanding. Too much. And we learned fast: don't be like them. So we performed fine. Said yes when we meant no. Hid how much things actually cost us. But what if the women in our lineages who got that label were actually onto something?In this episode:The word "difficult" and what it's really punishingWhy invisible work doesn't show up on the to-do listThe three ways we learned to hide our needsWhat it looks like when someone finally just... sees your needs as realWhy staying resourced isn't weakness — it's how you stay in the fightConnect With Adria:Grab the Unmasking Menu (it's free)Learn about AuDHD Coaching with AdriaConnect at @iamadriasophia
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Some of us grew up watching other women – in our family, in the world around us – who asked for things or were clear about their needs get called difficult. Demanding. Too much. And we learned fast: don't be like them. So we performed fine. Said yes when we meant no. Hid how much things actually cost us. But what if the women in our lineages who got that label were actually onto something? In this episode: The word "difficult" and what it's really punishingWhy invisible work doesn't sho...
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