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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: People asking you if you're ''ret*d'' |
| beady |
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Posted: 23 Nov 2024, 12:22 am
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Replies: 6
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| When people ask me if I'm retired, I respond truthfully, only because the truth is that I'd like to find a job. This usually makes them feel a bit uncomfortable. I guess they weren't expecting that answer. Then I ask them if they are retired, no matter their age. I don't know if I'm being passive ag... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I met someone special, and I may get engaged |
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Posted: 18 Nov 2024, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 470
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| Congrats on your happiness! May all your dreams come true <3 19 months is a good long time to be getting to know someone. You both sound committed to the relationship. Do take a moment to realize living 3 hours apart is significant. Its not like you're all that far away but it does make a difference... |
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Forum: Adult Autism Issues Topic: After looking at a pregnancy & childbirth book today I am... |
| beady |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 9:25 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 95
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There are also adoptable children.
Some stories about egg retrieval sound like it can be hard on you as well. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Erm.... Hello? |
| beady |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 9:14 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 500
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| Welcome, hope you find a cozy spot to settle in and stay awhile. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: "You can do anything you set your mind to" |
| beady |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2024, 8:50 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 487
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IsabellaLinton wrote: I can't even set my mind to setting my mind on something.
I so agree.  |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: A father with autism |
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Posted: 29 Apr 2024, 11:17 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,244
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| I'm sorry for your struggles. Children are as diffcult as they are wonderful. Once a teacher asked me if I loved my son. I said yes, of course. In her view, I did not appear to love my child in the way that she thought it should look. I devoted myself to raising my children and worked very hard to c... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Struggling to express deep feelings for a new partner ! |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 11:20 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,808
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| What you describe OP sounds like a wonderful relationship. Finding someone who makes you feel comfortable and can relate to awkward moments is so special. Its ok that you feel all disoriented when something unexpected happens - you will definitely get a little better at that! Everything is awkward w... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I like isolating |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2024, 10:51 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,593
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| I can understand your confusion as to why you are struggling to find friends. I know I'm strange or somehow distinctly different. I don't like most people - they are rarely kind to me. I've made great efforts to connect with some people that I do like. Unfortunately, it rarely works to form a lastin... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Pros and cons of "three dates" |
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Posted: 26 Feb 2024, 1:32 pm
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Replies: 30
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| When to have sex? 1. It's something you have thought about and want with this other person. 2. You feel comfortable enough to discuss your sexual preferences (depending on your previous experience or lack thereof). 3. You have made plans and are prepared with your birth control of choice. 4. You hav... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My autistic daughter can’t stay still ... |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2024, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,749
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Is she undiagnosed hyperactive?
Is she unable to stop moving at home as well?
Some people have repetitive motions for various reasons. I think for some its soothing. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Handbook for autistic-autistic social interactions |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2024, 10:16 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,480
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| I 'm happy to see more ND people are out and about doing what they need or want. It wasn't as common when I was growing up. I recently saw someone who seemed to me to be on the spectrum and was having some communicatoin/miscommunication issues in a fast food restaurant. I was next in line and he had... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Green Beans |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2024, 11:21 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,304
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| American vegetables intrigue me. I want to try squash and collar greens one day. I also want to eat authentic pumpkin pie. There are a lot of different types of squash - you never tried any? Collard greens are similar to cooked spinach. I love pumpkin pie but it does vary a lot - so don't give up t... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Neighbors dogs |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2024, 10:22 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,288
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| Just to recap: He cannot talk to his sister the landlord or she will throw him out of her house. Fences are tricky things so I would avoid touching it completely until your sister is motivated by other reasons to do something about it. Are you in a position to spend a substantial amount of money? If... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: How do you relate to other women if you are able? |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2024, 7:09 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,623
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| I have never figured out how to relate to people outside my immediate family. |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: What am I doing "wrong" to explain why I'm single? |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2024, 6:56 pm
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Replies: 17
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| [/quote] Just in general, though, it seems odd you'd need to explain to anyone why you're single. It also seems obvious that the number one reason is that you're autistic and thus don't intuitively socially gel with others and in turn have not met a partner because of it. Mystery solved.[/quote] Ya.... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: I need advice |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2023, 10:40 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,180
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| I had to post a link to this book. Its about a cat who has multiple families. My expartner picks up many second hand books for our grandbaby and this was one she asked me to read to her repeatedly on our last visit. She adores anything kitty related. https://www.amazon.com/Six-Dinner-Sid-Inga-Moore/... |
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