There is no such thing as fate. Life is what it is. Make the best of it.
Good answer. Kudos on the factorial alphabetization too.
No
You spelled “maybe” wrong.
Asks for people’s opinions. Tells them they’re wrong. Nicely done.
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No I didn’t
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yes you did
buddy, don’t be that guy
don’t call me buddy, friend
Don’t call me friend, pal
I’m mildly autistic, to the point I do have to put on a “face” and try to act “normal” in social situations. I am generally quite sociable and outgoing, so I don’t feel it’s held me back. It’s just different.
Both socially and through work I interact with a diverse range of people, and I don’t think I am any more different than a British person is from an Italian. I’ve taken the mindset that if someone has a problem with that difference, it’s merely an excuse for their bigotry that would’ve surfaced for a different reason either way.
On the flip side, it’s been incredibly helpful in my career. I have an affinity for processes and an analytical brain, as well as the ability to disconnect from any discussion emotionally. I have always felt that this stems from my autism and it’s allowed me to have business discussions about difficult topics while leaving Ego at the proverbial door.
So I would say that for me in particular, it’s been a positive. Someone having a problem with me being different is just that; their problem, not mine.
Neither, I am who I am and that’s fine, but it’s not a curse or gift.
I don’t really think of myself as being a different category from anyone else in the world. However, the label of “neurodivergent,” along with my specific diagnoses, help me to connect with resources and with people who often have an understanding of some of the challenges I face.
I’m an alien since birth. Getting better at understanding them.
I think neurotypical are the ones cursed by fate given the ridiculous group structures so many seem to blindly support.
I’m broken. Perhaps without the autism I may have been able to get through my childhood trauma better, perhaps not.
None of the above? I have certain traits that society thinks are weird. That’s about it. I’m neither cursed nor gifted, I just very much don’t fit the definition of “normal”.
A, its not a gift within our societal structure and would still suck ass in other steuctures as well
A. but not cursed by fate. Cursed by nurture-gone-wrong although grateful that nature has extremely blessed me. But yes suffering and permanently damaged.
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The shamans of yore called spectrum maladies “the teaching disease”. Because it provides a rare and valuable lesson about an important (to shamans) part of our reality.
Like a periodic bump might lead one do discover wheels, cars, ic engines and the field of mechanics. But a smooth ride leaves you oblivious.
