UNCNSRD
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The actors and the industry sending hugs to Bonko






For most of my life, I thought I was just failing at being “normal.” I grew up feeling emotionally neglected and misunderstood. I was raised mostly by my grandmother while trying to navigate life quietly on my own. Because I did well academically and seemed “high functioning,” nobody noticed how much I was actually struggling internally. As I got older, life became harder instead of easier. Simple things that seem manageable for other people started feeling overwhelming for me: - consistency, - focus, - emotional regulation, - burnout, - impulsive decisions, - exhaustion, - struggling to function under pressure, - and constantly feeling mentally overwhelmed while trying to survive financially. For years, I blamed myself. I called myself lazy. Broken. Undisciplined. But recently I started learning more about ADHD and Autism in adults — especially in women who masked their struggles for years — and for the first time in my life, everything started making sense. I’m now trying to get a professional ADHD and Autism assessment so I can finally understand my brain properly, access support and start building a healthier future for myself instead of constantly surviving in confusion and burnout. I’ve been trying my best to keep going: creating content, building online, sharing my story honestly, and finding ways to survive independently despite feeling deeply overwhelmed. This assessment means more to me than just a diagnosis. It means clarity. Healing. Understanding. And hopefully a chance to finally stop feeling like I’m fighting my own mind every day. If you’ve ever connected with my story, my content or simply want to help me take one step closer toward getting proper support, I’d appreciate any donation so deeply — even sharing this post helps more than you know. Thank you for seeing me. Thank you for helping me feel less invisible. 🤍🦋 backabuddy.co.za/campaign/autis…













