I've needed it for a long time but was not raised wiht the mentality of self-care in mind. I was raised in line with the Great Depression attitude of not wishing to be a burden on other people. This is not a bad thing but it can get to be a hassle.
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Hazel_1914
The thing is, the paperwork & fees also make me want to avoid it.
A couple symptoms of high functioning autism at its more annoying sides are the lack of executive skill.
A couple symptoms of high functioning autism at its more annoying sides are the lack of executive skill.
You made a good decision. It’s good to take care of yourself