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And I am clearly autistic.

This one too, even moreso

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[-] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

I just wish someone had told me "your vibe is your tribe" about thirty years ago

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

For 44 years I was certain I did not have a tribe, and I was just a shitty person

[-] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

The self doubts haven't gone away, just the doubters.

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Yeah, that PTSD from people treating us awfully is a tough one to overcome. Especially when they deny the existence of our trauma. Thanks mom and dad.

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