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Is this a neurodivergent thing? Does that mean "normal" people are sociopaths?
No, but ADHDers are a bit more emotionally (and thus in matters of justice) sensible.
I'm curious if you are perhaps conflating "sensible" with "sensitive" or if that word choice was intended.
Ah fair. It's hard for anyone not to be affected by whatever the fuck is happening everywhere. So yeah if you already struggle with it, it's hell.
I honestly don't know if I have some neurodivergent thing. That's why I am constantly wondering when I see posts like this "isn't that normal...? Wait.. am I not normal?"