I think that I’ve always felt ‘other’ and never fitted in despite trying (masking)
I was the same way, but I assumed everyone else was also doing that.
I don’t really want to fit into the ‘norm’ because it feels fake, and stupid, and I feel like an alien anyway
Me too! It feels so boring and inauthentic. When I was first diagnosed and learning about autism, I found multiple places that said that autistic people do not like to conform.
loves trains
I mean, trains are awesome.
Every difficulty I’ve ever had including anxiety, problems interacting with others, depression, general stubbornness, weird moodiness that comes on for ‘no reason’ (basically misinterpreted sensory overload causing shutdowns/meltdowns), being bullied at every educational level plus work is me trying to mask my autism and fit in, while failing miserably…
Yes! I briefly dated an autistic woman shortly after being diagnosed, and it was a blast. Communication was so easy, and we were understanding of each other without much effort. I may never date another NT again.
I also want to add, this is my first interaction with this community, although I’ve really enjoyed all the memes, some had me laughing my head off. I used to lurk and occasionally comment on some of the female autism subs on reddit, so I’m glad this place exists here, it’s got a good vibe!
Never heard of them. Was it this one?
I was the same way, but I assumed everyone else was also doing that.
Me too! It feels so boring and inauthentic. When I was first diagnosed and learning about autism, I found multiple places that said that autistic people do not like to conform.
I mean, trains are awesome.
https://i.imgur.com/xr1BYdD.png
Yes! I briefly dated an autistic woman shortly after being diagnosed, and it was a blast. Communication was so easy, and we were understanding of each other without much effort. I may never date another NT again.
I’m happy you enjoy it and find value here! 😁