What were some of your autistic traits that were mistaken for something else?
What were some of your autistic traits that were mistaken for something else?
For example: I was called "the perfectionist" at my kindergarten for having routines and wanting to do things the same.
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- Social confusion was taken as disregard or purposely offensive.
- Relating to others by sharing similar experiences was taken as being self-centered.
- Pointing out errors in logic was seen as disrespectful, even when asked to do so. Screw you, Dr Shepherd. Your study sucks because HPV can't be cured! Anyone with basic sex ed isn't going to fall for your stupid deception because it's not even possible.
- Meltdowns were seen as crying for attention.
- Not being able to sit still and being hyper active was seen as misbehaving.
- Lack of eye contact was seen as disinterest.
I relate to your experiences.
I had people in my life who look down on me until I finally got along with my parents and got specialists and employers who care about me unlike the people I know that I despise now.
Thank you for relating. I think I'm on your same path, just a little behind. I had to basically clear everyone out first, just like a lady told me a year and a half ago. I'm still working on rebuilding, but since I don't know how, it's a really slow process. And since I'm so insistent on never falling into those crazy-making places again, the slightest hint of it makes me run. Slowly, I'm learning to assess if a place is safe and made a mistake, or it's a purposeful manipulative tactic. But just like that freaking lady said, I rather be alone and peaceful that surrounded by jerks. Damn it, she was right about everything.
I'm really happy you found your people :)
Thanks, user.