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Recent content by AshenRosesnertheNile

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    Sacrifices and Pursuing Goals

    I'll say it once more; The diagnosis of Social Communication Disorder has helped me accept my myself and my own limitations. Henceforth, I have taken additional care into my own wellbeing and avoid toxic environments and people for my self-care. Yet, I can't help but wonder. I've made many...
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    How would you tell apart a Reason from an Excuse?

    Well in that case, I am prone to sensory overload. I have to skirt around the issue to avoid having meltdowns. So, if I have to excuse myself to regain my composure during work, it must be a reason. However if I don't want to do a certain job role, but in my heart I just don't want to go...
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    How would you tell apart a Reason from an Excuse?

    Oh my! I've never thought of it like that.
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    How would you tell apart a Reason from an Excuse?

    Well, for my parents, I'm the eldest son of four boys. The 2nd youngest is on the Spectrum. Non-verbal and co-dependent on Mum. The youngest is also on the spectrum but Highly Functioning. Plus with me having similar symptoms you can hazard a guess as to why my parents are not condoning this art...
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    How would you tell apart a Reason from an Excuse?

    Thanks for the replies! I'm trying to find work now. I'm volunteering as a social distancing ambassador so I try to make sure people comply with the Covid Restrictions. Boy howdy, is it a demeaning! Most of the people I have to advice are mostly old folks but I prefer not to get in the way. I...
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    How would you tell apart a Reason from an Excuse?

    This is my first general post and I have to get this off my chest. I ask this question because before I was diagnosed, I was miserable and depressed. Worst of all, I was ashamed of myself for not living up to my own preconceived expectations; For my Myself and for my own family. I contemplated...
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    Hello! I'm a new member and would like to share my experiences with you all!

    Good to be here!
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    Hello! I'm a new member and would like to share my experiences with you all!

    Hello everyone! I'm diagnosed with Social Communication Disorder by the DSM-5. I have similar symptoms and tics to someone who has ASD or Aspergers. I'm told by my doctor that I can seek guidance in forums such as this one and would very much like to do so. I've just been diagnosed recently...
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