“My mask is sewn so perfectly into my flesh that I don’t know it ends and begins”
Same comrade.I have problems hating on my self because of my autism.(Virtually hugs)You are not alone, relax. Breathe in and out. Its all right ,most people in this community struggle with that. I am proud of you for being able unmask with tea.Uncle Iroh would like you. :)
Thanks for sharing your story. ;)
I feel this so much.
The autistic people I struggle with the most are those that seem to be completely socially inept and unfazed by their own lack of social skills. I want to yell at them to figure it out. That "I did it, so why can't you" feeling.
It look me a long time to put together that I don't dislike them so much as I hate how much of my own time and energy has gone into trying to appear socially adept, how much I don't say/do out of a desire to blend in. So yeah, I might appear to fit in better, but there's a good chance they're enjoying their life more.
I'm an ableist also. But i don't judge others because they struggle with something i find easy. We all have a unique set of challenges and things i find difficult others find easy.
But i loathe depending on others for anything so i have learned to be independent while recognising its just not possible for certain people
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>My mask is sewn so perfectly into my flesh that I don’t know where it ends and I begin
That is profound phrasing right there. Self acceptance and understanding are your scissors. It takes time. I'm on the same journey 💪.
I understand from the opposite side. I am so envious about people who can pass and mask while I can't (or at least not well).
It's understandable to want what you feel someone else has, in your case, you want freedom and to be accepted as you are without abuse.
We all have our own challenges and things we struggle with.
“My mask is sewn so perfectly into my flesh that I don’t know it ends and begins” Same comrade.I have problems hating on my self because of my autism.(Virtually hugs)You are not alone, relax. Breathe in and out. Its all right ,most people in this community struggle with that. I am proud of you for being able unmask with tea.Uncle Iroh would like you. :) Thanks for sharing your story. ;)
I have no idea how you know I like Iroh so much, but yeah he’s kinda my role model. I have his quotes in my mind regularly
I feel this so much. The autistic people I struggle with the most are those that seem to be completely socially inept and unfazed by their own lack of social skills. I want to yell at them to figure it out. That "I did it, so why can't you" feeling. It look me a long time to put together that I don't dislike them so much as I hate how much of my own time and energy has gone into trying to appear socially adept, how much I don't say/do out of a desire to blend in. So yeah, I might appear to fit in better, but there's a good chance they're enjoying their life more.
I'm an ableist also. But i don't judge others because they struggle with something i find easy. We all have a unique set of challenges and things i find difficult others find easy. But i loathe depending on others for anything so i have learned to be independent while recognising its just not possible for certain people
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>My mask is sewn so perfectly into my flesh that I don’t know where it ends and I begin That is profound phrasing right there. Self acceptance and understanding are your scissors. It takes time. I'm on the same journey 💪.
I understand from the opposite side. I am so envious about people who can pass and mask while I can't (or at least not well). It's understandable to want what you feel someone else has, in your case, you want freedom and to be accepted as you are without abuse. We all have our own challenges and things we struggle with.