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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Being Open vs Being a Spokesperson |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 27 May 2012, 12:34 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
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| Like some of you, I don't tell my diagnosis to the public. I'm not ashamed of it, but based on what some of you said, there are some closed-minded people who mistakenly think we are all incapable. That's what I was always afraid of. I also believe that people with other disorders are stigmatized too. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: more vulnerable to sexual assault/abuse than NT females? |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 21 May 2012, 12:30 am
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Replies: 97
Views: 18,793
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| This particular forum really hit home because my (now ex) boyfriend assaulted me over a year ago. I actually fought him off and spoke up and said no. It's sad, but even with NT girls, there is that guy who won't stop even if she says no. I've been working with both male and female classmates to chan... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: do you ever feel asexual? |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 21 May 2012, 12:20 am
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Replies: 159
Views: 49,012
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| I wouldn't say I'm asexual at all, but my most recent boyfriend was coercive and aggressive, so I took a long break and have decided to be more careful with men. My heart goes out to other women who survived abuse. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: "You'd be so pretty if you tried." |
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Posted: 21 May 2012, 12:14 am
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Replies: 93
Views: 18,816
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| I only wear makeup for formal events, and I have gotten some comments about how I look so pretty when I wear makeup. I'm just not one of those girls that wants to wear dresses, uncomfortable shoes, or have some high-maintenance hairstyle. I pick out a decent outfit, pull my hair into a ponytail, and... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Religion in American compared to Europe |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 21 May 2012, 12:10 am
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,956
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| I definitely feel that religion in the U.S. is more publicly discussed. Where I'm from, most people are Christian and have more conservative and religiously based moral and political beliefs. However, in Chicago and other large cities, I found that there has been more diversity. The vast majority of... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: you know your an aspie when... |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 19 May 2012, 11:27 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
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| I agree with all three! Mostly I agree with number one because I have a lot of OCD rituals such as keeping the blankets on my bed even. The other two still make sense, though, because I'm also a fidgeter and not exactly outgoing. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: What percent of Aspies require accommodations in College? |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 18 May 2012, 8:45 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
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| I am not sure of the statistics as to how many Aspies need accommodations. I can only speak for myself, but I will be a senior in college this fall and I haven't had accommodations, at least not now. I suggest speaking with professors one-on-one, or else try seeing if there is a helpful counselor wh... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Living with roommates in apartments |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 18 May 2012, 8:39 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
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| As far as rooming goes, it depends on the person. However, my advice is to establish boundaries with roommates. This past term I had to deal with my roommates partying in the dorm on a school night and one time when I was gone for the weekend my private bedroom was trashed. That said, be very clear ... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Living with roommates in apartments |
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Posted: 18 May 2012, 8:38 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,194
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| As far as rooming goes, it depends on the person. However, my advice is to establish boundaries with roommates. This past term I had to deal with my roommates partying in the dorm on a school night and one time when I was gone for the weekend my private bedroom was trashed. That said, be very clear ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello Everyone! |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 16 May 2012, 10:48 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 639
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Thanks for the welcome, you guys! I plan on visiting often and spreading some good energy.
Peace.  |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hello Everyone! |
| prettykitty |
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Posted: 16 May 2012, 10:12 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 639
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| Hi everyone! I'm new here, so I just want to come here and introduce myself. My name is Fran and I'm a 21-year-old college senior living in Illinois. I write fiction, and am currently focusing on female Aspie protagonists, which is fitting, considering I'm a female Aspie. I'm on summer break now, so... |
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