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Recent content by mama_lotus

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    Autism and Entrepreneurship

    Can he enroll in a school that offers online classes? It took me 5.5 years (and almost as many majors) to graduate college, even though I am very intelligent. For me, it was the actual getting to class. I'd get absorbed in something else at home (I lived alone for 4.5 of my college years, not...
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    Just bummed out - I have no real friends

    Thanks. You all brought up really good points that are spot on. I've been trying to put myself out there with a couple people I really like, but it's so exhausting - I'm constantly wondering if I was too "all about me," or didn't disclose enough, or am being too blunt, which is perceived as...
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    Autism and Entrepreneurship

    I own two businesses. Both are home based.
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    Your first job

    My first job was developing photos for people. You know, back when people would bring rolls of film into camera shops. I also sold SLR cameras and fancy pagers at that store. I wasn't trained but I somehow outsold all of the seasoned salespeople. So my manager started putting me on the sales...
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    Just bummed out - I have no real friends

    Okay, that post title is slightly Eeyorish. I have one very close friend. All of my other friends I can't seem to hang on to. I don't know what it is. I know that I am blunt, and wonder if that comes off as negative? I have begun to analyze all of my friendships lately and I'm just feeling...
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    Are friends or family members disbelieving about your ASD?

    I am undiagnosed, and can relate to so much of what rollerskate said. My current dx is bipolar disorder, but I'm going to see my doctor this week and talk to him about revising it. For now, because I don't want to lay everything out on the table at once, I'm going to suggest we come at things...
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    Wondering what others think about this story

    Yep. I like dates :) That's also my son's birthday. And Frank Sinatra's. I read the site you posted about Eric Show. Poor guy. He had a crappy crappy childhood. You're right - being "condescending," "eccentric" "not a team player" and "weird" are all kinda hallmarks. My feeling is NTs...
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    Wondering what others think about this story

    I do. I've only seen that house in b&w pics, though, surprisingly. Thanks :)
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    How I do eye-contact

    The only time I look people in the eye for more than a second is when I am going to kiss them, so this thread is worth a lot for me. Lots of awesome advice here. I tend to be having a conversation with people and they will look over their shoulder like, "What's back there that you're staring...
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    Dystopic societies, anyone?

    LOL.
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    Wondering what others think about this story

    Interesting. I will research him some time. One of my special interests is Marilyn Monroe and I wonder the same of her. Perhaps we Aspies can sniff out other Aspies. ETA: Look! You joined 12-12-12. Cool.
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    Dystopic societies, anyone?

    Lord of the Flies was my gateway dystopia! I don't believe I have paid it a visit since my childhood. Long overdue. Thanks.
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    The dreadful, annoying, "how are you?"

    Gaaah I must renege my response! I have had this thread in a dark corner of my mind this week and alas, when greeting someone I always do a canned "Hey, how's it going".... So I guess I only hate it on the phone. But. I really REALLY hate it on the phone, so. I'm just a freak.
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    Aspie parents, what say ye?

    This is 100% truth. And I am 100% an over thinker. I wish babies came with guarantees. ;)
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    Dystopic societies, anyone?

    Awesome! I have read and/or seen some of these, but not all, and some I had forgotten about! Thank you kindly!
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