AuDHD in Translation

AuDHD in Translation

The Cup on the Counter

What if asking for what you need didn’t break the relationship?

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Brian R King, MSW
May 09, 2025
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Preface

It’s just a cup. But in a neurodivergent household, that one cup on the counter can mean unfinished tasks, misread intentions, and simmering tension. This story unpacks how something so small can carry the weight of misunderstanding—and how empathy can turn frustration into connection.

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