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Recent content by slowtrain

  1. slowtrain

    I think I've been acting this whole time?

    I hear you. It took me about 5-6 years after initial research to receive a diagnosis. I was diagnosed at 33. I suspect many women are going undiagnosed. We should get academy awards for outstanding performances in a neurotypcal drama. As a child I attended a very small independent school and...
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    working on an organic farm overseas ... any experience?

    I'm also drawn to the adventure/rugged aspect of WWOOFing. I first learned about it when I was staying in a hostel in Japan. I met this lady in her 20s-- she WWOOFed her way through Asia for 6 months, starting in India and heading east. It sounds like you can definitely turn it into a vacation...
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    working on an organic farm overseas ... any experience?

    Yeah, that's pretty disturbing. This confirms the darkside I witnessed on youtube. I can now see how the experience varies greatly depending on the host/management. I'll take your advice and talk to some WWOOFers (maybe through a forum). Do you by chance know of "day situations"? Like working...
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    working on an organic farm overseas ... any experience?

    Thank you for this information. This confirmed some hearsay I saw on youtube. I can see how the experience would be hit and miss. I think you bring up a good point ... I really should stop worrying about my introversion and how people respond to it. Also, the extrovert thing could definitely...
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    working on an organic farm overseas ... any experience?

    Hello, I'm looking into the WWOOF program (worldwide organization of organic farms). Has anyone pursued this? I have watched many youtube videos featuring the pros and cons of WWOOFing. I'd like an aspies' perspective, or a viewpoint from someone who is very introverted. I have traveled quite...
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