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 Topic: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
Zonder
Replies: 40
Views: 1713
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 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:01 am Subject: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
Zonder,
Thanks for posting that . . . .
You're welcome Dantac,
It's a little sad that I know so much about this kind of situation, but it's the life experience I've had, and it is my sincere ... |
| Topic: Do you hate being touched? |
Zonder
Replies: 43
Views: 798
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:13 am Subject: Do you hate being touched? |
The following is a good book that discusses different kinds of sensitivity, and what can be done about it.
Sharon Heller, Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory De ... |
| Topic: Do you hate being touched? |
Zonder
Replies: 43
Views: 798
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:50 am Subject: Do you hate being touched? |
I don't like to be touched either - it makes me uncomfortable, although to keep the peace with my family I've learned to (mostly) deal with it.
If I'm in control of the situation, however, touching ... |
| Topic: So now that we KNOW.......how do we relate to people?? |
Zonder
Replies: 27
Views: 780
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:51 am Subject: So now that we KNOW.......how do we relate to people?? |
What an important thread, Greentea! Thanks for starting it.
I realized when I was thirteen that I was different, and learning how to appear to be like everyone else became an obsession. Having wo ... |
| Topic: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
Zonder
Replies: 40
Views: 1713
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:30 pm Subject: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
| I do understand the aspect of (being found out) He lies through ommission of information. He's always got something to hide (or maybe it just comes across that way) . After 18 years I realised I hard ... |
| Topic: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
Zonder
Replies: 40
Views: 1713
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:31 pm Subject: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
I don't have temper and violence problems, though. I have the 'retreat inward' form of AS, rather than 'explode outward' type.
Hi ManErg. Thanks for the response. I'm an internalizer too, and I m ... |
| Topic: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
Zonder
Replies: 40
Views: 1713
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:50 am Subject: Just left my husband (he suffers AS) |
| Ummm police officer. The psych said that his condition makes him focused and unswerving, he's a very intelligent individual. It made him a great prosecutor, extremely detailed and his troops love him. ... |
| Topic: Later Dx ~ Denial, ACCEPTANCE .... |
Zonder
Replies: 13
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Forum: Getting to know each other Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:57 pm Subject: Later Dx ~ Denial, ACCEPTANCE .... |
cursed_brunette,
I've always been really hard on myself too, but I'm trying to accept that I'm not perfect and I'm often not going to feel like I fit in, and that is OK. I come from a family of pe ... |
| Topic: My Grandmother Died This Morning. |
Zonder
Replies: 18
Views: 345
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:23 pm Subject: My Grandmother Died This Morning. |
My sympathies, velodog and MissConstrue - give yourselves time to feel and to take care of your needs. I never knew my grandparents, and you are fortunate to have had them in your lives.
Z |
| Topic: Please help me understand this NT logic !!! |
Zonder
Replies: 57
Views: 1188
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:36 am Subject: Please help me understand this NT logic !!! |
Zonder, you're right.
Some people do favors and they are appreciated for it. Others do favors and it becomes their duty. I'm the latter kind, beats me why.
Should I stand strong or give in t ... |
| Topic: Why does everyone hate Autism Speaks? |
Zonder
Replies: 40
Views: 1296
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:28 am Subject: Why does everyone hate Autism Speaks? |
Note that they use either the "1 in 166" statistic or the "1 in 150" statistic (maybe both at different times, I just can't remember right now) for fundraising purposes.
But then if you (as one of ... |
| Topic: Please help me understand this NT logic !!! |
Zonder
Replies: 57
Views: 1188
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:15 am Subject: Re: Please help me understand this NT logic !!! |
| After making my life miserable for a couple months with serious abuse, a few days ago, when I asked her, my boss confirmed that I'm being fired as soon as she finds a replacement for me. I'd given th ... |
| Topic: Do some of us need to leave WP? |
Zonder
Replies: 50
Views: 1098
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:24 am Subject: Do some of us need to leave WP? |
I haven't posted much in the last week or so because I fractured my right arm and it hurts to type.
Z
Hope your arm heals correctly.
Thanks Tohlagos, the Doc says I don't need surgery . . ... |
| Topic: Is WP going downhill or something? |
Zonder
Replies: 46
Views: 1305
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:54 am Subject: Is WP going downhill or something? |
| Softening my bluntness is something I've worked on over the years, but I think that some WP members know that they are blunt and use AS as an excuse to be blunt and not try to learn another way. If I ... |
| Topic: Do some of us need to leave WP? |
Zonder
Replies: 50
Views: 1098
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Forum: Random Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:24 am Subject: Do some of us need to leave WP? |
| I haven't posted much in the last week or so because I fractured my right arm and it hurts to type. Just before that I thought of leaving, because after 500+ posts, I've kind of run out of "serious" ... |
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