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Tbh I wish I wasn’t autistic :( I hate the idea of being “weird” even if other accept me I can’t accept myself for being different
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Anonymous 6d

I honestly like and find closure in me being different because it explains why I act the way I do or why I may feel isolated or ‘weird’. It helps me to feel grounded and that I’m actually not weird and that it is a diagnosis that many other people share. It’s weird to some but our normal. And their normal is our weird. Knowing that I am different is what makes me feel grounded and great because it explains my behavior or why I may act a certain way and not ‘fit in’ with certain people & thats ok

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Anonymous 6d

Atp although I still have rejection sensitivity, scar tissue prevents me from being easily defeated from the looks and the beginning stages of being left out. I rise on good experiences even if they didnt turn into lifelong friendships. Im tired of trying to tie myself down to other typical’s levels to feel seen. I think they should try harder to see me tbh because I may be “weird” but my character and skills rise above that. I accept that I’m different and there isn’t a cure for it.

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Anonymous 1w

Yes but it’s still frustrating to be fully aware of how you’re different. It’s annoying to be told this because it very clearly impacts some of our lives in negative ways. I know you mean love but it’s kind of invalidating to be told this when simply venting

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 6d

The thing with autism is such a large spectrum. I this would be more of a comforting sentiment if I saw more people like me. But I can even feel so isolated in this community

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