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well i've posted a bit on other threads
well the gist of my childhood trauma is my father,
i don't want to sound whiny 'coz people tend to blame
their parents for stuff, i should know better, but his being
and whole personality is really a burden not only to me
but to my mother and 2 younger sisters. i think if we
weren't chinese or if we don't adhere to our culture that much
we would have left a long time ago. despite everything, i'm
overly sensitive when people attacks his character. he's still my father.

i have AS too not as worse as he does coz i can isolate and
keep quiet whereas he's noisy and talks all the time. i don't
believe i can get over this, i feel i'll just die being this miserable forever.

HI! My name is Lauren, and I was recently tentatively diagnosed with AS, although I have suspected it for sometime. I'm from South Louisiana, but spend most of my time in Oklahoma City where I go to college. I'm a double major in history and political science with a minor in bible. I'm recently engaged to a wonderful man who loves me for my socially retardedness (I know it's not PC, but it's how I best describe my Aspie symptoms) and odd obsessions (he thinks it's cute). I guess that's about it. My life is pretty boring.

Hello, my name is Matthew.
Although I work in the computer industry and have been doing almost everything on the internet for years, I hate to admit I have almost no experience with forums and blogs.

I am 33 years old and live just outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I only discovered Aspergers recently and am incredibly excited by it. I suddenly am able to point my finger at exactly what is "wrong" with me. More importantly, I can stop looking for what is wrong, because nothing actually is. I just am different. I am a very intelligent individual and have been able to do a pretty good job of pretending in order to fit in. I have spent years studying philosophy, psychology, history, law, etc. in order to try to understand human nature and how I am supposed to interact with it. I don't "get it" naturally but I have learned enough to commonly do what was expected. But I have to try hard, and it is pretty common that people assume that I am "off"or weird or a freak. Most people just have assumed that this is because I am "smart" or eccentric.

What do I like? I study everything. I need to understand how the world works. I am an avid reader. Unfortunately, I have already read almost all the books that would be called "classics". Have always enjoyed the sci-fi and fantasy genres for light entertainment. I write a lot. Philosophy mostly. I have spent a lot of time in bars since this is one of the few places I could let my hair down and try to socialize. Or pick up girls. I also used to enjoy acting but have not done it in a long time, except for working at the renaissance festival. I like fine things. I dress luxuriously. My wardrobe is all silk or cashmere (or softer wools or leather). When I first read about aspergers I knew it fit me but I just had to laugh when I came across that "softer" clothes was sometime a characteristic since that has always been my trademark.

I am not an ambitious person at all but I skyrocketed to a good job in the IT industry in my early 20's. Made just enough to be pretty comfortable and did not try to do any better. Then a few years ago I was laid off and had a hard time until recently.

Does that sum me up?

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I'm Glynnis I'm from the Baltimore-DC metro area; I have been diagnosed since age 13. I enjoy reading encyclopedias, pharmacology manuals (Lippincott is my favorite by far), various ingredient labels, and billboards. I am an English/Biology major (great combo, haha) minoring in secondary education, and although I am very nervous in front of classes, it has proven to be an interesting journey.

Deep down, I kind of like meeting new people, but I tend to stutter a lot and mix my words terribly, as well as avoid all forms of eye contact. I relate far better to dogs than any human I've met. My dog is my best friend; he understands me very well. I enjoy photography- I have some technique down, I just have a very poor camera.

I have a huge interest in not only basic biological functions of the aspie brain, but behavioral aspects as well. I enjoy writing research papers for fun; it's always good to be current with new scientific studies.

I'm glad to be a part of the Aspie community, and I look forward to posting interesting material here

i have figured out i also am a compulsive hoarder

hi MY NAME IS RICHARD i AM 17 im a male I have brown hair and brown eyes I Love Asia,Travel and especially Japanese culture alot it is my favorite country!! !! !! ! I do like anime and I am into computers. When i get to be 18 I am planning to go to japan myself if there is anyone who likes what I likE PLEASE RESPOND i AM LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIPS WITH ASPERGERS LIKE ME. l l
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Nice to meet you, RICHARD.

Hey everyone. I've been a member for a while but I didn't come across this thread till now..so here goes.

Hi, my name is Zain. I'm 21 and currently halfway through my Bachelors' degree. I've lived in the UAE for 18 years and recently moved to Pakistan to complete my higher education. I've been a high-performing student throughout my life, and the 'odd one out' for equally long. Thinking in depth and pondering all angles along with imagining What If situations has been a hallmark of my life, so I started looking for answers a couple of years ago and came across Asperger's Syndrome; which seemed to fill all the blanks. I haven't gotten myself officially diagnosed yet as I don't want to be swamped with meds.

Enough about the boring stuff I'm very passionate about cars and enjoy an eclectic mix of music genres, including trance, tech house, classic rock, alternative, classical, reggae, old school rap and qawwali. Films are another area of interest.

Over and out.

Nice to meet you, Zain.