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Forum: The Haven Topic: Finding myself avoiding my nephew |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2026, 7:53 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 86
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| You don't come across as a bad uncle, i think. It is normal to not understand children's talk, i struggle with it too with friends' kids. I also think it is normal to be annoyed by tantrums or meltdowns. Even parents get their patience tested sometimes. For example my friend who has a 4 yo son somet... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Finding myself avoiding my nephew |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2026, 1:07 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 86
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| Is it that you feel awkward and don't know how to communicate with children in general, or because you can't communicate with your nephew in particular? Growing up, i was not really maternal and did not know how to act around small children. Then i met my friend's daughter and i noticed that i adore... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: In one word, how do you feel right now? |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 10 Feb 2026, 9:13 am
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Replies: 28,037
Views: 1,051,207
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do any of you struggle with self blame? |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2026, 9:21 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 311
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| Yes i blame myself a lot. Especially before knowing i had autism i always thought my existence is a mistake |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Brain fog |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 08 Feb 2026, 1:46 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 90
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| I am like that too but also with horrible anxiety |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: The empathy lie |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2026, 11:43 am
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Replies: 163
Views: 2,700
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| I went through severe childhood abuse and some forms of neglect. As a child they said I had conduct disorder. I don't have emotional empathy for humans. I have a fair amount of emotional empathy for animals though. I can't deal with descriptions of animal abuse. I have a cat at home. I take good ca... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: what are you listening to THIS VERY SECOND? |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2026, 10:37 am
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Replies: 67,434
Views: 2,711,791
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Is it weird that I feel I'm in mid life and still immature? |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2026, 10:32 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 692
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| I also feel this way. There is nothing wrong with it, when it comes to having childlike hobbies and stuff. But having a hard time learning social cues is a bit dangerous. I tend to be very naive and dont understand when people are lying. So i always keep my guard up in order to not get scammed and t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: counterintuitive |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2026, 10:27 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 174
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| when i was in school, i made the wrong assumption that students that did well academically would earn more $$$ in the future. counterintuitive wrong some of the ASMs @ home depot would be hard pressed to put together two grammatically correct sentences. i would be surprised if their reading/writing... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: other peoples anxiety |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 05 Feb 2026, 10:25 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 440
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| I know what you mean, OP. Sometimes people seem like emotionless machines to me. I guess most people are just better at regulating their emotions or understanding them, have actual support systems, and are better at dealing with changes. But i am pretty sure the one who was charged with manslaughter... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Job interview: receptionist/ accounting clerk |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 03 Jul 2025, 4:47 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
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| I am sorry. Hopefully there will be another chance |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Job interview: receptionist/ accounting clerk |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2025, 4:01 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
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| I hope you get to hear from them, if you have not already. It sounds like the interview went pretty good! |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Why Do People Refuse To Practice Social Skills? |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2025, 3:57 pm
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Replies: 138
Views: 30,199
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| I think maybe it is a trauma response, from being bullied or mistreated for not having social skills. So people become recluses. To be fair i dont understand what "social skills" refer to. If it is trying to communicate in a NT-like manner, like smiling and making eye contact when speaking... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: dementia |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2025, 12:26 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,519
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I think you should see a doctor. Is it possible to have a social worker who will help you also?
I keep all my passwords in the same notebook, and on my phone's notes app. Though at my phone they are written in a way only i can understand. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Zero Friends, Exiled from Family –Lost, Drifting, and Forgot |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2025, 12:05 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
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| I understand what you are going through very well. I am also very isolated and even my own family barely knows me. You are not alone I often wondered if there were any others out there. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you also. I also feel like that, like i am the only person left in the world somet... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's something you do very well and you're proud of? |
| AprilR |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2025, 9:39 am
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Replies: 70
Views: 13,174
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| Language learning! Also i am sort of good at music, people say i have good "ear" |
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