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jenisautistic
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05 Dec 2014, 6:19 pm

My family says that to me and I don't know if it's true or not.

If I'm putting myself down or not ?

What about you?


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05 Dec 2014, 6:43 pm

Not really, but I imagine people are thinking it. My parents are usually using their physical disabilities over mine. It's like my problems are non-existent, and they expect me to be able to help them around the house. It doesn't occur all the time though.


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05 Dec 2014, 6:45 pm

No, never.


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05 Dec 2014, 7:26 pm

No, never had that. Most people don't consider autism with me. Granted, they think something is off with me, but to them I'm just an eccentric smart guy with whom it is fun to hang out with.

Though perhaps people have a weird idea of disability. With all the stereotypes I don't think I fit in with most of them, aside from whatever the people I have to deal with have as a frame of reference.