Yes, I both experience and feel "awkward" silences. I end up rambling and saying something completely inappropriate in an attempt to be funny, which thankfully most of the people in my life end up forgiving me.
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Lover of comics, tv, movies, video games, fuzzy blankets, animals, writing, crafting, and tumblr. I'm trying to figure out what is going on in my brain at the moment.
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Self-Identifying Aspie working towards getting an official diagnosis
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Your neurodiverse (Aspie) score: 175 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 59 of 200
You are very likely neurodiverse (Aspie)
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