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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Anyone else who didn't graduate at 22 ? |
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Posted: 12 Aug 2019, 6:44 am
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Replies: 63
Views: 771
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| I took the long, scenic route through school and changed majors a couple times as well. I was 25 finishing my Bachelor’s, and feel college was a tremendous asset to who I am today for reasons academic and otherwise. Lifelong learning continues as an autodidact. It is refreshing to read similar stori... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Meeting new people when middle aged |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2019, 11:43 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,398
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| OP here, actually 44. Still applies. I have tried my hobbies and interests. Closest Meetups are an hour away, and I thought about starting one up, looked at fee$. This area does NOT impress me. I want out. I do realize that starting over takes time. I Read an average of 8 years to get settled and es... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Wow... |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2019, 11:28 pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 679
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As an interviewer, I’d say that is a good sign. Hope we hear good news! I also applaud you for all
The efforts you are putting in. It is hard work! |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Map for all Earthbound members of WrongPlanet |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 20 May 2019, 11:41 pm
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Replies: 461
Views: 145,066
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Tongue tied and twisted
Just an earthbound Misfit, I
Requested access |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Song lyrics etc. that express the Asperger's world |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 20 May 2019, 10:43 pm
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,172
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| If you crave New Wave... Yaz/Yazoo’s “In My Room” from the 80’s. Despite the obvious Lord’s Prayer (which for me was very indicative of the rest of the world), it always felt like my head. https://youtu.be/fsTK6TZnsB8 I stand alone and watch the clock I only wait for it to stop And in the room locke... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In one word, how do you feel right now? |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 28 Aug 2018, 11:58 pm
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Replies: 20,931
Views: 589,262
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Finding and Keeping jobs - Tips and Advice |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2017, 11:08 pm
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Replies: 227
Views: 276,975
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| HAPPY to PERSONALLY PM with ANY OF YOU!! ! First off - this is a great and helpful thread. Thank you and best wishes to all seeking employment. Please know that I have seen Both sides of the coin so to speak - have had times of unemployment and now do the hiring. Have also seen how the market has ch... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Why do you stay on Wrong Planet? |
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Posted: 28 Jan 2017, 2:08 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,012
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*humming the Cheers theme*
No, not everybody knows my name, but they do seem to understand me. 
My area (and many) lack resources and support. THIS is my refuge. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Planned or Spontaneous? |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2017, 8:16 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 501
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Do you prefer to fly by the seat of your pants, play it by ear and go with the flow when it comes
To life
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Do you like to plan, schedule, know what is happening before events occur as much as possible? |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: do u feel accepted |
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Posted: 12 Sep 2016, 11:55 pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,268
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| In very small capacities, yes. In general NO Particular people or small groups that are able to open up and EMBRACE On the whole, don't feel I can be my authentic self and be accepted. True with folks I technically should be able to feel that way around, but it just isn't. I get along extremely well... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: When was the last time you where in the hospital and why |
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016, 7:14 pm
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Replies: 38
Views: 992
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Yowza! Hope they got you better...
Last summer for migraine relief...doubt I will ever do that again. Suffered a two day episode last week despite max meds (abortives) on top of preventatives. Can't fight weather pressure. |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Getting to know each other, Dino-style |
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 599
Views: 209,479
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| Meh, I fight enough ageism in life and feel kinda bad posting here too. Early 40's educated female, lonely as hell in the midwest I have life and rship experience, moved here for work and kinda tired of fighting the everyday battle as of late Not easy to make friends let alone prospective dating rel... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Regional Meetup & Networking Thread Index |
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016, 6:36 pm
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Replies: 179
Views: 81,494
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| Midwest USA? Anyone? Bueller? |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Eligible Odd-Bods! - The Premier Aspergian Singles List |
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016, 5:26 pm
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Replies: 3,690
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| Early 40s Female Midwest USA pretty damn understanding and open to communication have prior rship experience not typical female, will never be skinny barbiedoll but can clean up well and hold my own socially employed, has varied interests and hobbies, lonely after moving here for work, am a fairly o... |
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Topic: Future Fear - Embracing, Not Awareness |
| flagreen |
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Posted: 14 Feb 2016, 9:31 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 317
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| I am certain this has been discussed before, but I find myself revisiting the topic often. How many of you are more than afraid of the future of neurodiversity? I am so tired of hearing people speak of how much BETTER it is all becoming, how there are more resources and how autism/Aspergers are now ... |
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