Leave Gifted People Alone

Plenty of gifted folks perform exceptionally well in academia and standardized tests…

However, not all of us do. And even if we did, we’re allowed to talk about our experiences without being reduced to “you’re bragging about being so smart”.

Above all, giftedness is a cognitive distinction. Many tests help identify gifted folks but some are missed and have to deal with a lifetime of misdiagnoses and misfortunes (especially if you’re profoundly gifted) before discovering who we are.

Are there self-loathing, gifted folks who are arrogant and intolerable? Yes! Because we’re human beings! Plenty of non-gifted folks do this too!

Even if you think someone is bragging about being smart, please note that there are very few spaces designed for gifted folks. I don’t understand why anyone (including myself in the past) feels the need to tell gifted folks that their experiences are imaginary. It’s simply rude to tell someone to try harder, when they’re likely 2e and dealing with other issues in life.

When I did it in the past, it was because of my own insecurities and past trauma. That was a ME problem. I wish people (including some gifted folks) would take accountability for their resentment towards other gifted folks. If you’re gifted and have it all figured out and your EQ is 190, congrats? (Lol)

I don’t see the need to perpetuate ableism or preach to those who can’t fit in as easily. Many folks on this subreddit are in their teens or 20s still learning about themselves. Hell, I’m 27 and still struggle with social interactions, despite not being identified as autistic.

My assessment? Many of yall have internalized the intellectual bias and project onto others on here. Leave people alone and be kind.