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Shameful story of childhood envy:

When I was very young my father's company did a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. My father was very busy with the initiative and he talked about it a lot when he was home. I saw many colourful posters for one of the events. When I went to the event there were balloons everywhere, music played and everyone was very happy. I was soooooo jealous of the kids who had Muscular Dystrophy because of the balloons and the fun activities in their honour. My father and everyone else organising the event cared a lot about the cause. I remember wishing that I had Muscular Dystrophy because those kids got so much attention, and I thought my father would be happy if I had it too.



I don't know if this is just an example of me not understanding, or if it's an autistic thing (taking it literally, thinking Dad would want me to have MD so he could throw a party, thinking he liked those kids better since he devoted so much time to the event).

Carry on with blooie's question ...

I think that's more a "kid" thing than an "autistic" thing. Like you said----pure envy accompanied by a lack of knowledge about Muscular Dystrophy.

I used to feel similar things as a kid.


I think some people are "bigots" against people with more subtle disabilities, but they are less "bigoted" against people with more evident disabilities. It's because they feel giving people "the benefit of the doubt" means that these people will be given a "free ride" in life.


How much snow is on the ground where you are? As for us, we probably have a couple of inches----but most of it is shoveled off to the side. There are decent piles of snow everywhere.

It varies, but I'd say 2-3 feet of snow. Along roadsides where the plows have been clearing the roads, the piles are 5-6 feet high.

Have you ever eaten any edible flowers such as nasturtiums, roses, etc?

I ate pink clover flowers.
Are they edible?

same question

They must be. You're still alive.

Nasturtiums are very good. They taste like a radish.
All roses are edible (never eat one purchased from a florist, of course due to the pesticides)

I've had those as well as violets if I recall?

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No.

Same question.

I remember eating some edible flowers on a third grade class field trip.

Did you ever eat anything not normally considered food?

I don't think so. I certainly don't remember, if I did.

Have you ever gone to a sensory deprivation float tank? I'm looking at them. They look really nice.

I have not. Im not sure if Id actually enjoy it, or if Id just hate it and freak out

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I've never done it. I think my brother might have. I'd either love it or else I'd hear a sound far away and go berserk, or I'd be unable to stim, or something .... idk .... the concept is nice though.

same q

No but if u try report back!
I am mainly a sensory seeker
Actually both
Always feel a sense of pain so wd it help that? I doubt it as its in the brain not outside which is malfunctioning or in pain


Minds are impossible to categorize fully but we can make inferences


I miss Raleigh but he wd know more about this as he worked with special needs n has experiences ‘constant inner pain regardless of emotion n event’

Even today i prayd fr Raleigh’s comfort n peace n health. Idk why he was just so so influential on me in a good way. I feel like he is one person who wd benefit frm sensory deprivation ‘
Tank as it might help isolate what is physically controllable to minimize chronic pain

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You're almost making me cry! Yes, everything you say rings a bell for me and I know Raleigh could probably relate too. If you're reading this Raleigh, please know we miss you and wish you all the best!

New question:
Do you know any good books about adult autism diagnoses (particularly for women?) I've read a few but I'm looking for more.

I can't say whether it's good or not since I haven't started reading it yet (it's next on my list), but it is written by a woman with ASD and I believe she has/likes horses? Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey

Is the sun supposed to come out where you are today?

It's out right now here, but we're expecting rain later today.

Same q.

No, it's overcast here, which is the way I like it.

When was the last time you had mango?

Maybe about 5-7 years ago. In Trinidad.

It's not bad---but it can get sticky and messy.


Have you ever had CURRIED mango?