I loved this short film/documentary so much. I have auditory processing disorder (APD) and have been diagnosed since I was 7 years old and seeing some representation of the disorder means so much to me. Throughout my entire life, I have had difficulty making friends due to this disorder and have been talked down to and talked to in a condescending tone. I have been bullied for my disorder and called "dumb", "slow", "stupid", etc. I have also been mistaken for being "rude" due to the misunderstandings that come along with APD. Whenever I mention my disorder and the struggles that come with it around an individual that doesn't have it (neurotypicals), I am belittled and told that I am "being a victim" or that I am "trying to be different". When in reality, I never asked to have this disorder and I wish I didn't have it and have to explain it to others! APD has had a huge effect on my self confidence and view of myself and worsens my depression and anxiety. I know someone personally that has fallen into substance abuse because of the depression that this disorder causes and the bullying that comes along with it. Seeing how Adam also has trouble with remembering instructions and focusing on one conversation made me feel so seen. I believe that since this disorder is for the most part pretty rare, people that don't have this disorder can't acknowledge how difficult it makes day to day life. This film brought me to tears because I finally feel a sense of hope that we are moving in the right direction with the representation of disabilities. I really hope that the research regarding APD only improves and that as a society, we are more educated on this disorder and treat others with more kindness and empathy.
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