if it helps I think many of them would be terrified at the concept of a phone

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While I see your point, my autism is most likely genetic so if they were also autistic, they probably struggled to talk to people too. My great great great grandparent on whatever side most definitely had to script every conversation and facial expression as much as I do, maybe worse. Who knows, honestly

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if my ancestors knew my fears they’d laughed in my face

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We also have stressors they never imagined having compounded in this way. And massive underdiagnosing, lack of treatment if any at all (assuming they weren’t locked away or worse), etc. Thankfully we are entering a time where these things are being researched more broadly and can get help and support one another.

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Ts frying me

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Also my ancestors having survived Russian Winter™️ for hundreds of years watching me being unable to cope without air conditioning

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100%

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You can also say you’ve lived through war though!! 2 actually

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