About this episode
Esty shares her experiences growing up with misophonia in a large religious community and the impact of her autism diagnosis on her life.
This week I talk with Esty, from the UK. Esty reflects on growing up in a large religious community in London, where misophonia first surfaced around age 10. She shares how isolation at family meals, a lack of understanding at home and school, and later an autism diagnosis shaped her experience. We discuss her decision to leave the community, move to a quiet farm, and how solitude has been both protective and necessary. Esty opens up about the emotional toll of being triggered by loved ones, ...
People in this episode
Host: Adeel Ahmad
Guest: Esty
Topics covered
- misophonia
- autism
- religious community
- isolation
- solitude
- emotional toll
Keywords
- misophonia
- autism
- religious community
- isolation
- emotional toll
- solitude
- family meals
Mentioned in this episode
Places: UK, London, farm
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