T0E6 - Why It Feels Like Everyone Got a Manual: The Translation Reframe

You're not imagining that feeling that everyone else got a manual you never received. The social rules you've been trying to learn weren't designed for how neurodivergent brains work. They were designed by neurotypical people, for neurotypical people. This episode reframes the struggle from "I'm failing" to "I'm translating between systems."In this episode:• The double empathy problem• Why socializing costs you more energy than it costs others• Three principles to hold as you learn the rules on your termsFluent in Friendship is a podcast that breaks friendship down into skills you can learn with clear guidance instead of vague advice. Every episode is free. Full exercises, worksheets, and member tools at www.fluentinfrienship.com