You are empathetic. So am I! [1] And, so, I feel your pain and frustration. As one says in South Africa: "Sterkte!" [2]
I wonder if my life could have been better if I was born neurotypical.
You were born you. Who was born neuro-typical would not have been you and whether their life was better or worse is irrelevant. I wish I had wise words to write about resisting those thoughts – I do know them well! – but only madness lies down that path. Resist them, you must!
[^1]: The world needs more empathy, not less. Embrace your Self.
[^2]: It means "strength" and is typically intended as a wish of wellbeing to another.
You are empathetic. So am I! [1] And, so, I feel your pain and frustration. As one says in South Africa: "Sterkte!" [2]
You were born you. Who was born neuro-typical would not have been you and whether their life was better or worse is irrelevant. I wish I had wise words to write about resisting those thoughts – I do know them well! – but only madness lies down that path. Resist them, you must!
[^1]: The world needs more empathy, not less. Embrace your Self.
[^2]: It means "strength" and is typically intended as a wish of wellbeing to another.