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Member Since Mar 2021
Location: MA: Stanberry, Missouri
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Someone close to me came back from a trip and made this remark while giving me the sheet that I was using my autism as an excuse. What I did was I didn't want the sheet and gave it back. He never ever believed I had real autism. Would you find this insulting? What a nice greeting I got when he came back!
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Anonymous32451, RoxanneToto, unaluna, Yaowen
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#2
wow.
and now I know why their's so much talk of stigma. I knew their was anyway, but yeah.. sorry about that. hope you're feeling better now |
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unaluna
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#3
While it’s possible to learn how to manage some autism symptoms, there is a reason why it’s a diagnosis - if autism prevents you being able to do something, it’s not an “excuse”. People who use ableist language (for anything) just don’t understand. Some can be educated, though. It’s just a pity some people would rather stay ignorant.
I’m sorry you had to hear that, though. |
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unaluna
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It goes to show you how much I really matter. There is a real stigma in autism. I think it was because that person hated seeing me happy. It makes me think autism kind of ruined my life in a way. I'm fine now. it's not like I can change everything.
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RoxanneToto, unaluna
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#5
Like Monk on TV says, "It's a gift... AND a curse!"
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#6
I strongly believe that!
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unaluna
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