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Recent content by rachel_ruien

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    Behind the Mask

    This is my outlet for expressing the difference between my inner world and the face I present to the outer world. I hope by writing about it I can overcome some of the difficulties I often have sifting through my own feelings. If any of it resonates with you I'd love to hear about it. Peace and...
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    Thinking about switching career to graphic design

    This is all so helpful! Thank you so much for the advice and encouragement. I'm definitely still in the dilettante stage, but I can see myself really enjoying it. Just becoming aware of design principles has made me so much more attuned to details around me. I will definitely take your advice...
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    Thinking about switching career to graphic design

    All the more reason for them to invest in good marketing ;)! Thanks for the advice; I will definitely make sure to scout out opportunities in advance.
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    Thinking about switching career to graphic design

    I've finally decided I'm not cut out to be a high school teacher. The silver lining of all this social distancing is that I've realized just how stressful the classroom environment is for me. The constant interactions with students and other staff members were really taxing my health. After...
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    Need NT-ASD relationship advice

    This is a fantastic idea!
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    Need NT-ASD relationship advice

    @Tom I can read his emotions well and I can tell he sometimes gets exasperated because he has to explain or clarify things that most NT people would just intuit. Usually he doesn't mind, but I worry that it could put a strain on things later. Hopefully I'll get better at anticipating what he...
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    Need NT-ASD relationship advice

    Thank you :)
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    Need NT-ASD relationship advice

    Hi! I'm looking for advice from Aspies in relationships with NTs, or vice-versa. I'm an Aspie woman with an NT boyfriend whom I completely adore. He is so patient and sweet with me, even though I know that I test him sometimes. We're long-distance right now but we've been to visit each other...
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    Need some ASD Teacher Hacks

    Thanks for all your input everyone; this is all really helpful!
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    Need some ASD Teacher Hacks

    Hey everyone, I'm a high school Chinese language teacher (started this year) and I'm looking for some helpful tips from fellow Aspie teachers. Here are the main issues I'm dealing with: 1) Executive function problems: I'm good at explaining information and creating assignments, but I struggle...
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    My boyfriend is on the spectrum and I can’t tell if he wants to break up or not

    While I don't know your boyfriend, my guess would be that his suggestion to break up was a reaction to the situation. You seem like a very considerate and understanding partner, and I can tell from your words that you really care about him. I don't think any of the problems you mentioned are...
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    I'm NT and hope you can help me understand this wonderful guy I dated

    Sweetheart, you definitely weren't the problem. It doesn't matter what kind of diagnosis that guy has; it still doesn't excuse the way he treated you. You were right to pull away, and I think you'll be glad you did when you look back on the situation. I don't know this guy's diagnosis so I...
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    I'm NT and hope you can help me understand this wonderful guy I dated

    I'm so sorry you were hurt; it sounds like this guy really toyed with your feelings. Like others have said, people with AS can have positive and negative personality traits just like anyone. I'm a girl with AS in a relationship with an NT guy, and I think I might be able to help you understand...
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