AuDHD in Translation

AuDHD in Translation

Elliot and the Great Cereal Crisis

A short story about overthinking, perfectionism, and the quiet power of “good enough”

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Brian R King, MSW
May 08, 2025
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Preface:

Most people think setting a boundary means starting a fight. Or losing someone. Or watching the relationship snap like a rubber band pulled too tight. But what if that isn’t true?

What if the thing we’re most afraid to say is the very thing that could heal the dynamic?

This short story isn’t about yelling, slamming doors, or dramatic walkouts. It’…

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