Thanks for sharing this! I thought it was an important read for me because I do share more personal stories of my life and experiences and I was a bit nervous going in. But reading through I think I've accidentally been following your suggestions and now I know to be more mindful of when I'm ready to tell something which I really appreciate
This distinction is a game-changer for the neurodivergent founders I work with. For many ND operators, self-extraction isn't a strategic risk, it’s a direct path to sensory and emotional burnout. We get told to narrate our lives in real-time to convert, and wind up losing the processing time our brains actually need to stay regulated. Love the reminder that boundaries aren't just walls, they’re the architecture that keeps the business (and the human) standing.
This essay found me at such a good time… I am becoming so aware of the intense battle between my desire and fear to share. It has to do with the fact that I have not found a good model to emulate or framework to follow so that I am not over sharing online and being harmed in the process. Thank you so much for this thoughtful and incredibly helpful piece!!!
I started writing on LinkedIn in 2020, and it was the first place I shared content on. Throughout the years, I have been conscious of what I share in posts and more importantly, how it can be used and misused by the audience. The more I develop as a writer the less I want to share about my own life. I never wanted people to connect with me because of my traumatic experiences. Nice to see someone talking about this. It definitely needs to be said out loud.
Agreed. The internet feeds us trauma bonds. Now, we can only relate when we see something’s struggle/pain/vulnerable. This helps no one. It’s a negative feedback loop. Over sharing has been why I’ve held back so much.
This came to my attention at a perfect time. Thank you for this reminder. I am working on dramatizing, through puppetry, discovered family history, dating back to the mid 1700s. I appreciate you.
Thanks for sharing this! I thought it was an important read for me because I do share more personal stories of my life and experiences and I was a bit nervous going in. But reading through I think I've accidentally been following your suggestions and now I know to be more mindful of when I'm ready to tell something which I really appreciate
This distinction is a game-changer for the neurodivergent founders I work with. For many ND operators, self-extraction isn't a strategic risk, it’s a direct path to sensory and emotional burnout. We get told to narrate our lives in real-time to convert, and wind up losing the processing time our brains actually need to stay regulated. Love the reminder that boundaries aren't just walls, they’re the architecture that keeps the business (and the human) standing.
This essay found me at such a good time… I am becoming so aware of the intense battle between my desire and fear to share. It has to do with the fact that I have not found a good model to emulate or framework to follow so that I am not over sharing online and being harmed in the process. Thank you so much for this thoughtful and incredibly helpful piece!!!
I started writing on LinkedIn in 2020, and it was the first place I shared content on. Throughout the years, I have been conscious of what I share in posts and more importantly, how it can be used and misused by the audience. The more I develop as a writer the less I want to share about my own life. I never wanted people to connect with me because of my traumatic experiences. Nice to see someone talking about this. It definitely needs to be said out loud.
Agreed. The internet feeds us trauma bonds. Now, we can only relate when we see something’s struggle/pain/vulnerable. This helps no one. It’s a negative feedback loop. Over sharing has been why I’ve held back so much.
thank you
This was such a necessary read. Thank you for giving words to the pause I’ve felt before pouring myself to the public. This was very affirming.
This came to my attention at a perfect time. Thank you for this reminder. I am working on dramatizing, through puppetry, discovered family history, dating back to the mid 1700s. I appreciate you.