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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do any aspie gals here ENJOY dressing up/makeup? |
| ithraen |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 11:41 am
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| On a day-to-day basis, I dislike it and find it stressful and a waste of time. But for costuming or a special occasion, I love going all-out, even over-the-top. I hate doing my hair though. I just primp up my natural curls. i hate my curls, it's a constant battle to keep them from snarling and i've... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Were you a gifted child? How are you seen as adult? |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 11:39 am
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peterd wrote: Yes, there's a world out there crammed with ignorant autistics who're doing ok. Another slice get by but don't like it. Another slice fail. Autism plays no part in any of their conversations.
Why is this?
egocentrism on the part of those of us whom have higher than normal intelligence. |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: AS - Trans MTF |
| ithraen |
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Posted: 01 Dec 2013, 11:37 am
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Replies: 218
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| Wanna watch me rip a condescending, ignorant jerk to shreds? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/26/shakina-nayfack-gender-surgery-crowdfunding_n_4344809.html#conversation-4344809-301543193 EDIT: For his or her last comment there are no words. i ran into this fellow many time... he is not interes... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Monosyllable Husband. |
| ithraen |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2013, 10:42 am
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| that would work... if we watched tv =p normally each of us are reading articles or playing puzzle/video games. we worked out a method that seems to work though... basically we have a sign in the middle of the room... that reads: OBSESSING PLEASE WAIT WILL RESPOND WHEN ABLE :P what usually ends up ha... |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do any aspie gals here ENJOY dressing up/makeup? |
| ithraen |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2013, 10:32 am
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| I don't really enjoy the actual process of primping-- honestly, it's boring and kind of feels like mindless repetition for me. But I do enjoy feeling pretty and polished. I like knowing that I look pretty and that when people look at me, they see an attractive woman rather than a thrown-together ra... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: AS - Trans MTF |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2013, 10:31 am
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| "Did you find a doctor that understood trans and autism combined? Do they train you to "act normal" with regards to your autism ? I don't feel I "connect" with anyone, so I don't even try now. I like reading on this site and online, and feeling like I am a part of something and not alone. I like rea... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: AS - Trans MTF |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2013, 10:19 am
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Replies: 218
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| "I went as far as I could as a guy. Age 32 was my crisis point. I had lost most of my ability to speak because of the hormones and no personality development. I let myself become a sub-human creature. People at my job at the time recognized I am trans, and were saying I need to see a doctor because ... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: AS - Trans MTF |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2013, 10:14 am
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| "Do you have a degree in technology ? You are implying you were in the U.S. military ? There is a cryptography area there. You look at crypto algorithms." yes, something like that... which is unfortunate as all my records are in my "old" name. and as it is all i am -allowed- to tell prospective empl... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: AS - Trans MTF |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 12:08 pm
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Replies: 218
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| "I work for the U.S. federal government we are always hiring if you have a tech, medical, math, or science degree. It is a good employer for ASD people cause they let us work from home. I never see anyone "at work", and seldomly interact with anyone, and I can dress how I want. I am just saying this... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Balding Prematurely |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 10:14 am
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Replies: 30
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estrogen and spironolacton... sure you'll grow hips and breasts... but hey you'll have a full head of hair =D
sorry to hear about the hair loss, but honestly i started to lose mine when i was 16, right before i started taking hormones. though they were unrelated issues... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Were you a gifted child? How are you seen as adult? |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 10:12 am
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Replies: 203
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| I've found that the only "gift" that makes a difference as an adult is social skills. ^THIS^ a thousand times... this. it is the bane of my existence. i much prefer my books and a quiet corner. i did not understand that social connections were necessary for career advancement until i had -essential... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Were you a gifted child? How are you seen as adult? |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 10:05 am
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| i was labelled as gifted ... now my family -basically- treats me as a child. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Do any aspie gals here ENJOY dressing up/makeup? |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 10:02 am
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Replies: 107
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| i enjoy getting dressed up... hate going out.. hate wearing a lot of make-up. its all kinda pointless when you look at it in the balance, cant go out to eat due to gastrointestinal issues... and dance clubs are a nightmare to say the least =p |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Monosyllable Husband. |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 9:59 am
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i have the same trouble with mine... only to have him turn around and obsess over something that absolutely needs my attention the second that i start to feel the need to withdraw...
se la vi. |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: What you will NEVER understand about men |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 9:56 am
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Replies: 184
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| Why they like boobs so much Because they're there. Yes, and usually in the way. :? And the men shout out, "YEAH!" But did you mean physically, socially, or both? Both to a certain extent, but I was referring to physically. I"ve caught myself in a sliding door more than once...not fun. :x At least y... |
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Topic: XFilesGeek's Guide to Transphobia! |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2013, 9:47 am
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Replies: 33
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| if we could somehow get a kickstarter or indiegogo going in order to pursue legal action once the ACA has been fully implemented. |
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