In our first Reddit Stories episode, Jordan and Simon discuss four real-life neurodivergent dilemmas shared by the online community.

They begin with a heartfelt post from a 16-year-old worried he's "becoming an incel" after years of rejection and social isolation, exploring autism, rejection sensitivity, masking and why school can feel so overwhelming. They also discuss why so many people with ADHD struggle to finish video games despite genuinely wanting to, before unpacking a workplace story about someone being mocked for their special interest—and why accepting people's passions matters more than we often realise. Finally, they explore a refreshing first date between two neurodivergent adults and discuss authenticity, relationships and finding people who truly understand you.

The stories discussed in this episode are public Reddit posts. Titles may be shortened for readability, and all opinions expressed are those of the original posters.

• I'm Becoming An Incel, Help!

https://reddit.com/...

• How Do You Actually Finish Games with ADHD?

https://reddit.com/...

• AITA for Telling My Co-worker I'm Tired of Hearing About Her Nerdy Obsession?

https://reddit.com/...

• I Went on a Date with a Neurodivergent Guy

https://reddit.com/...

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