Being autistic isn't hard. All you have to do is remember the 3 things that make NTs most mad:

- Misunderstandings
- Any effort on your part to prevent a misunderstanding
- Any attempt after the fact to clear up a misunderstanding

So long as you avoid those, functioning in NT society is easy!

April 15, 2024 - 06:20 UTC

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Life can be hard 🥲
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Once you become a geriatric autistic it becomes even easier, because you stop caring.
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I always knew I was meant to be an eccentric old lady
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Some of us empaths take it so personal that we songs about it, though.
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I felt that!
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Relatable.
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Personally I find more difficulty with people assuming I'm dumb and people taking forever when there's a set schedule
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Why do you assume people assume you're dumb?
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For more information, please view the neurotypical docuseries Three's Company.
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Oh God, I hate shows were half the plot is people misunderstanding each other. So frustrating
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And don’t worry! If you have something like ADHD, NTs will understand the difference between excuses and explaining how executive dysfunction works and what happened, not expecting to be pardoned.
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Oh, for sure! /Deep sigh
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I’m in this post and I don’t like it.
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I kinda hate so many of us have experienced this :(
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And then if you decide that not communicating to them until you need to is best, they'll assume you're being rude!
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Oof, that hits hard. The number of times I've had to flee a situation to avoid embarrassing myself with a public meltdown only to be told I was rude for leaving. There's no winning with some people!
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It's okay though, because they can console themselves with their favourite hobby: utterly misrepresenting every interaction they ever had with you!
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I don't understand this post so we're off to a good start
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There's no way forward now. We must part ways, never to see each other again.
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That made me laugh 😂

I'd add "direct, truthful communication instead of 'friendly' lying" to that list, though.
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But also God forbid they catch you on a "friendly lie", because then it'll be over
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Also do not ask for or expect clear direct communication, it must be ofuscated and unclear and based entirely on vibes, but vibes even they themselves cant always parse. Fun!
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Tip: In the Series "The Chosen" Matthew is also an autistic figure as Tax collector. Very intelligent.

Never thought about it - don't know if really was - but I like the thought.
He also has this things to learn - but does very well.
Perhaps something for you?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IUL9yq0We8
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Huh, interesting! I'll check it out
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Ah, fuck
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I know, right?
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are we positive NTs aren't the ones with a problem
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I feel judged. Soooo not my way of doing. Srs question, what does NT stand for?
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Neuro typicals, I guess (I personally don't know on which side of the neuro typicality line I stand)
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Neurotypical
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Deleted prior comment. It was meant to be flippant, but was ill judged and badly expressed. My apologies.
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Now worries! It happens to the best of us <3 thank you for being such a good sport about it
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It took me till point two to realise this was a joke 😅
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Hahaha I'm glad the joke worked as intended!
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