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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: When You Are Rejected |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 12:29 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 396
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| There are many people who are lonely and who put themselves down and who like you are embarrassed to talk to other people. Well, no, I'm not embarrassed to talk to other people. It's that due to being autistic, I'm slower to process social cues and conversation. So I really DO want to talk, but it ... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Was invited to lunch during school today |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 12:28 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 462
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| I am pretty awful at making friends, but these guys from my Comp Sci class asked me to sit with them at lunch and I was able to carry on a conversation pretty well if the topic involved school or anime. So far, so good. :) I still reached for my phone a lot (just scrolling through my feed on fb and... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Got kicked out of current living situation |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 11:54 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 515
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| I found out they do have clients in that area and I can keep my job if I want it, but my uncle is charging low enough rent I wouldn't absolutely need it, but it would give me something to do? My advice: Take the job. You will be earning money. You will be gaining experience. You will be helping peo... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Do you like to learn Spanish? |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 9:18 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 423
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Hola Kiki,
¿Cómo estás? 
Aquí está una lista de vocabulario relacionado con la educación:
1. aprender
2. estudiar
3. leer
4. escribir
5. tomar un examen
6. el colegio
7. la universidad
8. asistir a clase
9. hacer la tarea
10. enseñar
No sé nada sobre DuoLingo, ¿puedes explicarme?
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Modern Art Museums |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 9:05 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 506
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| Hi Kiki1256, I'm an artist. Not much into furniture-related design, but I love modern art, contemporary art, abstract acrylic, mixed-media paintings, and fine art photography of different kinds (mostly realism). One of my paintings won Best of Show in an art gallery in a juried exhibition this year.... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: More about my situation. |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 8:56 pm
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Replies: 504
Views: 8,641
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| ...I decided to go out aGain, heavily because I was completely out of diet soda. I also said I'd go to a library, and did, and to the 5:30 PM service ( Not a full Eucarist) at the Episcopal church - But, at the Metro Center, it's so. dark and murky-raining that I didn't want to wet my - a little to... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Got kicked out of current living situation |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 7:43 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 515
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Praying for you Angnix,
that both your job situation and your living situation work out well! |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Deep thoughts after this week |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 11:13 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 281
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| The bottom line is, what your abusers are doing to you is evil, and the legal system is supporting the abusers instead of you. I'm sorry you are being hurt this way, and you continue to be in my prayers. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I just wish someone. would help me. |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 26 Nov 2017, 11:07 am
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Replies: 27
Views: 958
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| The types of questions I asked the librarian were: 1) How do I scan a hardcopy paper form that I filled out into your computer system so that I can send an electronic copy of it by e-mail to an employer? 2) How do I print a file from my e-mail to your printer? 3) The library computer screen looks di... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I just wish someone. would help me. |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 9:59 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 958
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ASS-P wrote: ...I think I'd really need to be shown how to do stuff on a computer, a test model...requiring more time than a librarian has and deeper use of a test model than would likely be available there  .
You start off by saying "I think ...".
You won't know for sure
until you ask a librarian. |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: What does it take to sell art? |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 8:21 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
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| Hi there. Artist here. My artwork is currently for sale online through Etsy. I have also sold my art in person at craft shows, through consignment shops and gift shops, directly through Facebook, and off an art gallery wall at a juried exhibition. 1) Create art that you love and are passionate about... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Slowly starting to realize we don't feel empathy |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 7:53 pm
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,615
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Speak for yourself.
I feel empathy. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: I just wish someone. would help me. |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 7:52 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 958
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| Once when I was unemployed, my computer broke. So I went to the library and used one of their computers. While using the library computer, I had some questions. So I asked a librarian to help me. The librarian helped me. I said "thank you." Yes, as an Aspie, initiating such a social intera... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Speaking too loudly or softly. |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2017, 9:00 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,072
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Yep.
Auditory processing issues. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: The two stages of depression |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2017, 8:58 pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 819
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kraftiekortie wrote: I know this is obvious:
You have to weigh your discomfort against the desire to keep the $8,000 towards your home.
But you knew that already LOL
I think I might opt for the surgery; it is your future, after all.
Totally agree.
Hope seeing this again helps. |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: It's 2:30 am, I'm wide awake, and no one cares about me |
| the_phoenix |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2017, 8:55 pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 870
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I care, you have been in my thoughts and prayers
during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. |
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