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Weaponized incompetence and other ADHD “crimes” (Reddit Reactions)

Weaponized incompetence and other ADHD “crimes” (Reddit Reactions)

Update: 2025-12-02
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We’re back with another spicy Reddit Reactions episode!

This week, we dive into two wildly relatable ADHD relationship posts: one about a partner claiming “you lost your sparkle” (eye roll), and another spiraling over chores, shame, and new-job burnout. We unpack toxic dynamics, people-pleasing, clutter blindness, and why you’re not weaponizing incompetence. 

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Timestamps:

(01:00 ) A sparkle-stealing husband

(04:10 ) Is it ADHD… or a toxic partner?

(08:20 ) ADHD shame spiral: “I can’t do anything right!”

(11:40 ) Clutter blindness and burnout

For a transcript and more resources, visit Sorry, I Missed This on Understood.org. You can also email us at sorryimissedthis@understood.org.


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Weaponized incompetence and other ADHD “crimes” (Reddit Reactions)

Weaponized incompetence and other ADHD “crimes” (Reddit Reactions)

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