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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: As A child, how did you react... |
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Posted: 25 Sep 2007, 10:51 pm
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Replies: 27
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| My mother was also (and sometimes still is) harsh and controlling. As a child, I kept quiet and did my very best to avoid conflict until I could get out of that environment which I did at age 17. Now, I don't tolerate inapproprate attempts to control me. She sent me a very nasty email a few days ago... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: misadventures and running away from home |
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Posted: 25 Sep 2007, 10:26 pm
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Replies: 7
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| I ran away once when I was a kid because my mother dragged me out of bed at 6:00AM one morning demanding that I do the laundry. She was slamming my head hard against the wall where there was a nail. She didn't even see that the back of my head was bleeding. She went back to bed. I grabbed a bag and... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: misadventures and running away from home |
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Posted: 25 Sep 2007, 8:50 pm
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| I ran away once when I was a kid because my mother dragged me out of bed at 6:00AM one morning demanding that I do the laundry. She was slamming my head hard against the wall where there was a nail. She didn't even see that the back of my head was bleeding. She went back to bed. I grabbed a bag and ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What's Your MAIN Issue? |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2007, 12:22 pm
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| I guess if I could only pick ONE thing that bothers me the most about myself, it would have to be feeling disconnected from everything all the time. It's almost like I'm stuck between or behind some invisible layers of an energy force that kind of mottles or veils the life before me, so I never qui... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Are there any parents who... |
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Posted: 22 Sep 2007, 3:54 pm
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Replies: 11
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| My son and I are both Aspie. I didn't know the explanation for my differences until figuring out what was going on with the little guy. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Feeding the obsession monster |
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Posted: 21 Sep 2007, 12:42 am
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Replies: 15
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| Well, I kinda made an obsession out of online selling. I can allow myself to buy stuff that interests me as long as I can sell some or all of it for a good profit. I suppose that both my buying and selling could be considered 'obsessions', but I found a way to make that financially beneficial and th... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: I dropped my chemistry course |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2007, 4:32 pm
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Replies: 15
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| Gotta do whatcha gotta do. Best of luck to you! |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: unusual worries |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2007, 4:30 pm
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Replies: 16
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| Yep. I tend to worry about details that don't really matter. It may come from life being difficult enough already that I try to be very careful to avoid making any mistakes that might cause more difficulty. If that makes any sense. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: We're Not ret*d or Lazy! |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2007, 4:11 pm
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| I'm feeling irratated by my mom's wanting to label everyone with Asperger's as "dysfuntional". I am not dysfunctional. I have strengths and I have weaknesses that seem unusual to most people. That doesn't make me dysfunctional in my mind. I am also irritated that she thinks that I need counseling fo... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: I finally snapped today |
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 9:19 pm
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| Hang in there, Tim! I will keep you in my prayers. Go easy on yourself and give yourself permission to not 'have it all together' all the time. Stress does make AS symptoms worse, so try to find some small ways to lighten your load a bit. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Would you defer telling your parents and siblings if: |
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Posted: 18 Sep 2007, 1:03 am
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Replies: 4
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| I told my mom. She didn't know what AS was before, but it only took a few minutes for her to start understanding it and totally see that I have it. I haven't told my dad yet. Not intentionally avoiding it, just haven't really had time. Husband is still in semi-denial. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Money-making ideas for the commune. |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2007, 11:38 pm
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Replies: 22
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Ana54 wrote: Okay, Boutique, I'm going to spam this forum with yet another thread that you jsut inspired me to start!
Ah, this is growth for me. I am often accused of spamming, but this is the first time that I've inspired someone else to spam.  |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Money-making ideas for the commune. |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2007, 8:06 pm
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Replies: 22
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| Hmmm. I wonder if it would work to have a commune on a house boat. That might be a really stupid idea. I'm just putting it out there anyway. It might be a little expensive, but the mobility would make it fun. Actually, scratch that. A boat would be awesome, potentially even legendary. Might even cr... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: interests are tearing me up |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2007, 7:40 pm
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Replies: 6
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Make a hobby out of selling hobby stuff.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Just a little attention ... |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2007, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 1
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You are asking for coordination and order from a bunch of Aspies???    
I'm sorry, I need all of the coordination I've got to figure out how to make dinner. I'm sorry. |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Anyone feel like something is holding the back? |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2007, 6:42 pm
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Replies: 2
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| I feel distracted by this contant feeling of disconnectedness or detachment from what is going on around me. It's a very frustrating feeling as though I just can't seem to find any way to get my brain to 'plug in', and I've had this feeling for as long as I can remember. It's always there, but is wo... |
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