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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Teenage girl with Aspergers arrested murdering her own fathe |
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Posted: 23 May 2013, 6:52 pm
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Wow. I wonder what the story is behind this girl's intentions. I can only imagine . . .
Interesting to read about another girl (besides my younger self) who 'barked and growled'. These stories seem to be popping up more often.
Tragedy. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How Lonely are you? Try the UCLA Loneliness scale |
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Posted: 19 May 2013, 5:44 pm
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Replies: 145
Views: 88,430
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| Not a dumb query at all. And it's super complicated. We're working on it. But the one answer I can give with confidence is that we do truly love and care a great deal for each other. And when we're not discussing touchy subjects, we have a lot of fun and understanding. :^) |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How Lonely are you? Try the UCLA Loneliness scale |
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Posted: 19 May 2013, 5:06 pm
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| Very possible indeed. For one, the obvious - my hubby works in film and is often away on location (last year for 7 months straight. Right now, he'll be away until late August.) And then there is the less obvious - the fact that even though we were recently married, we differ on many things, don't sh... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: How Lonely are you? Try the UCLA Loneliness scale |
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Posted: 19 May 2013, 12:47 pm
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New to This, Any help given would be greatly appreciated. |
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Posted: 12 May 2013, 9:26 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Looks as if you've found your tribe, Thornybum! I agree with some of the other advice here-work on liking you and all of your wonderful eccentricities and strengths. If you want some help with that, read "The Introvert Advantage" by Laney. Seek out those who are more similar. A fish can't climb a tr... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Scared of being a forever child |
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Posted: 12 May 2013, 9:03 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 975
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| You sound like me this past week (and many other weeks before)! :lol: I don't know you personally so can't really give you major advice, however, I can share what has worked for me. First, all of the things you listed that you are unsatisfied with about yourself and want to change can be changed. Th... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Did she not care much? |
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Posted: 12 May 2013, 8:46 pm
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Replies: 8
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| My initial reaction was that it was quite strange for a mum to be saying this to their child. Whether or not it is true, how does that information help you? Looking further into it, there may be a chance your mum felt guilty for having her babysit you and your brother. That has nothing to do with yo... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to respond to someone who disputes my AS diagnosis? |
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Posted: 11 May 2013, 1:12 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,817
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| My advice (based on recent self-work and major relationship overhauls): miserable, bitter aunt does not deserve your energy. Others often want us to join them on their roller coasters, whether miserable/bitter rides, exciting/chaotic rides, or what have you. We have the choice whether or not to buy ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you relate to an animal? |
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Posted: 10 May 2013, 9:39 pm
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Replies: 31
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| I have always related better to animals than to people. Since I was a little girl, I was researching and studying animals—their social behavior, their environments, biology, etc. At first my interest was mainly in dogs (specifically Great Danes, Dobermans, and German Shepherd Dogs) and horses (speci... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: A Memoir (need your help . . . please!) :^) |
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Posted: 08 May 2013, 2:27 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,543
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Thanks, all, for your input!
redrobin62- Love Bowie now. Aladdin Sane is my favorite album by him. His new album is pretty alright as well!
catwhisperer-Thanks for you input. Would be nice if NTs were also interested to get a window into the way 'we' think. :0)
Cheers!
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: A Memoir (need your help . . . please!) :^) |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 7:20 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Valkyrie2012k - thank you SO much for taking the time to read and comment on my post/query/desperate plea for help! And WOWZERS! Nightingale! Maybe we're related? I've only just met my father a few years ago who gave me the sir name Nightingale, and am only recently becoming acquainted with other fa... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: A Memoir (need your help . . . please!) :^) |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 5:26 pm
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| Hello to whomever reads this. :^) I'm an aspie, was diagnosed in 2010 at the age of 35. I recently completed my memoir of which I'm currently seeking representation. I was all about writing the book, couldn't do anything else except sit and write it for a year. Then, at completion, I was informed I ... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What is your favorite Dave Chappelle Skit? |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 4:45 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,082
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Hands down, Charlie Murphy and Prince (Basketball). Holy wow.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GgED4bfhds[/youtube]
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Introvert vs. Extrovert. Which one are you? |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 1:04 am
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Replies: 38
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| I guess it really depends on how you define the terms. I "refuel" by being alone. But that's because I have to wear a damn mask everywhere I go. And care about things I'm not interested in. If I found more people like me, and I didn't have to put up a charade the whole time, I'm sure I'd like to be... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Introvert vs. Extrovert. Which one are you? |
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Posted: 05 May 2013, 12:30 am
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Replies: 38
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| Though it's thought that most of us Aspies are introverted, I've lately been finding that not to be the case. I am typically introverted - meaning, I refuel by being alone. Extroverts refuel by being around others. Found the article (below) interesting. "Introversion is about recognizing similaritie... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: What animated/children's films depressed you? |
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Posted: 02 May 2013, 1:43 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,172
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| Toy Story 2 killed me. When really little, I cried for days over Disney's Pete's Dragon. :^/ |
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