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Perfectionism has a branding problem. Say it in a job interview, and it sounds like a humble-brag ("my biggest weakness is I work too hard"). Say it about an artist, and it sounds romantic. The genius who won't settle. Say it about someone with OCD, and it sounds like suffering. Say it about a narcissist, and it sounds like vanity.

They didn't forget your child's concert to hurt you. They didn't shut down during the argument to win it. Understanding the difference between neurodivergence and something more troubling could change everything.