Goddamn, do I feel this. The urge for people-pleasing is real. Establishing boundaries that respect your limits is hard. I keep hearing the voice of ignorant neurotypicals throughout my life, echoing in my head, "You don't need a break." "You're just lazy." "Answer, answer now! You must speak!"

No! I can say no! I can say, "I need some time alone," or, "I'll get back to you tomorrow." Acknowledging that I have limits IS OKAY. MOST PEOPLE WILL RESPECT THAT. Even if my own freaking parents can't.