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 Topic: Bad advice you've received |
Greentea
Replies: 38
Views: 606
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:53 pm Subject: Bad advice you've received |
| "Don't think so much"; "Don't think about it" |
| Topic: Outgrowing friendships |
Greentea
Replies: 5
Views: 111
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:34 am Subject: Outgrowing friendships |
| Thank you for explaining, ClosetAspy. I understand now why people don't want to listen to problems. It's understandable. But it's a pity, because we're all alone that way, just when we need each ot ... |
| Topic: An Aspergers Dilemma |
Greentea
Replies: 2
Views: 99
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:25 am Subject: An Aspergers Dilemma |
| I'm in the same boat. I always loved people. They still fascinate me to a certain extent. I love being around people and don't tire from it. I don't have a problem with crowds or parties. But I'v ... |
| Topic: Bad advice you've received |
Greentea
Replies: 38
Views: 606
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:31 am Subject: Bad advice you've received |
Good thread!
"You have to be strong" is one of my favourites. When everything's crumbling around you, giving you one more obligation is wonderful help.
"Get up and leave. Your pig of a boss do ... |
| Topic: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
Greentea
Replies: 44
Views: 702
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:32 am Subject: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
| Thanks for that. I love stories about animals. You're really good at describing the scene! |
| Topic: NT model for an Aspie life |
Greentea
Replies: 17
Views: 414
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:50 am Subject: NT model for an Aspie life |
| I was raised to form part of our extended family community. The emphasis was on the relating aspect of one's life, as the be all and end all. Get my needs met and my satisfaction from family, friend ... |
| Topic: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
Greentea
Replies: 44
Views: 702
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:55 pm Subject: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
 You should be a writer! I can imagine the bears opening the cupboard doors, shaking their heads in disappointment and nagging you for the brands you buy. Then murmuring to each other " ... |
| Topic: I don't want to be an Aspie. I want that cure. |
Greentea
Replies: 53
Views: 1065
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:47 pm Subject: Re: I don't want to be an Aspie. I want that cure. |
I'd rather have cancer than autism.
Well, I thank God you don't.
I feel like you sometimes. You're right about part of what you say, but I think you overestimate the happiness of NTs. As you l ... |
| Topic: Easier to read Aspies' than NTs' nonverbal cues? |
Greentea
Replies: 15
Views: 279
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:35 pm Subject: Easier to read Aspies' than NTs' nonverbal cues? |
| So do I. |
| Topic: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
Greentea
Replies: 44
Views: 702
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:33 pm Subject: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
Do you come here often?
errr...uhm...I... *performs search in file of learned responses, can't find any for this question, tongue-tied leaves thread with tail between legs* damn, that was short-l ... |
| Topic: NT model for an Aspie life |
Greentea
Replies: 17
Views: 414
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:28 pm Subject: NT model for an Aspie life |
We're so different from NTs that our whole lives should be organized totally different from theirs. We have different needs and desires. And different strengths and weaknesses.
The big mistake ... |
| Topic: Hiding Special Interests. |
Greentea
Replies: 20
Views: 357
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:17 pm Subject: Hiding Special Interests. |
| I used to hide my interest very much, thinking they were weird and I'd be even more rejected for them. But then I started seeing that people around me had the same interests and didn't hide them, so ... |
| Topic: If you've made up a good life with your autism... |
Greentea
Replies: 22
Views: 528
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:14 pm Subject: If you've made up a good life with your autism... |
| I don't try to defend my lifestyle because they wouldn't understand. Most people pity me because I don't have a husband and kids, a home and a modern car and good connections. Telling them I have a ... |
| Topic: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
Greentea
Replies: 44
Views: 702
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:04 pm Subject: Do you prefer the outdoors or indoors? |
ahem... *fluffs up hair* What a coincidence, I'm between bfs too... *looks for long-lashed flirty emoticon, can't find one, settles for smiley*  |
| Topic: What social skills for you fail to sink in? |
Greentea
Replies: 65
Views: 1002
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:56 pm Subject: What social skills for you fail to sink in? |
patternist,
Those are my ideals too, for myself and others. I think it's very easy to spot the difference. Kind and nice take time to discern in a person, that's true. But genuiness looks the o ... |
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