Navigating Neurodivergence: A South Asian Female’s Perspective of the Journey

Описание: 🌸 As a South Asian woman raised in a culture that often equates “different” with “broken,” my neurodivergence journey was invisible for years. Late diagnosis, years of masking, family expectations, and finally finding language and community across India, the UK, and the US — this is my raw, honest story.

In this video I share:
• Early signs I ignored because “good girls don’t struggle”
• The unique pressures of collectivist South Asian families
• How masking almost broke me — and how unmasking set me free
• Cultural stigma around mental health in desi communities
• What neurodiversity acceptance actually looks like in diaspora spaces
• Resources and gentle advice for anyone still searching for answers

Whether you’re neurodivergent, a parent, partner, therapist, or simply someone who wants to understand the intersection of gender, culture, and neurology better — I made this for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & why I’m sharing this now
02:45 – Growing up “gifted but difficult” in India
07:30 – The mask I wore for survival
13:15 – Late diagnosis & the grief that followed
19:40 – Navigating neurodivergence in the UK & US diaspora
25:10 – What I wish my family had known
31:45 – Resources, books & communities that helped me
35:20 – Final message to every South Asian neurodivergent woman

If this resonates, drop a ❤️ and share your own story in the comments — let’s build the community we needed.

📍 Follow the journey:
Instagram: ‪@wtfruchira‬
LinkedIn: Ruchira Krishna

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Made with love for every desi kid who was told they were “just sensitive” or “too much.” You are not broken. You are wired differently — and that is your superpower.