Yawning is often misunderstood as a sign of being tired, bored, or even disrespectful. In many situations, it can look like a lack of interest. For a long time, that’s how Hannah’s yawns were perceived too, and it didn’t make sense to us, so I started asking questions. Once we understood what was actually happening, everything made more sense. When Hannah feels uncomfortable or overwhelmed, her eyes start to water. In those moments, she often yawns. From the outside, it looks like fatigue. But w