I tell my son "you have Autism" NOT "you are autistic" autism is one part of many who define yourself. Saying you are autistic labels yourself, you are more than just autistic... You are an awesome grower that I look up to and hopefully can someday be as good as you. Also you gave been gifted with empathy, something that is needed more in today's world. Seems like an ability more than a disability through my eyes.respect to you.
If its a gift. It comes with a heavy cost.
There are so many things in my life i do and have no idea why i do them.
Other than, if i dont... People get mad.
Like someone dropped off banana bread, and i thanked them in person.
Turns out that's not ok? I should have texted them after i ate it confirming it was good?
But i thanked them already, and I was going to just tell them in person next time?
They were going to not bring over any food after that because of me not sending that text?
I have no idea.
All i know is. If someone drops off food. Thank them in person, then just thank them again in a hour. Or they will get mad.
I just dont get why that was a problem.
On the other hand im a brilliant marketer - but i fuck up with people constantly.
I wish i didnt, and im super trying here. Sucks a lot* of people think your just kind of an asshole.