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  1. JaredKFan

    I screwed up with a dear friend because I’m autistic

    Long story short, I made some mistakes with a friend of mine because I let my mask down around her. We had had occasional communication difficulties (she and I are both hard of hearing and I can have a hard time understanding her voice sometimes) and I have spatial awareness problems that can...
  2. T

    Emotional externalisation. What it means to me.

    This is a blog which demonstrates my experiences of the confusing boundaries between emotional regulation and disregulation In my autistic behaviours every day. This blog will encompass the complexities of how I think, feel, adapt (mask) and interact with the world around me, outlining the...
    • ThomasB
    • Blog
    • confusion crying disregulation emotion misunderstanding
  3. SnailPie

    I'm Still Learning...

    Hi Everyone! I'll keep this brief if I can. I came here to find some insight into dealing with My Beloved, whom I believe has undiagnosed AS. I was in a relationship with an NT man for 30 years, (married 25) and due to my AS I had no idea how much he was lying to me and cheating on me. I was...
    • SnailPie
    • Thread
    • arguing aspie female conflict in relationship he has undiagnosed as mature couple miscommunication misunderstanding new relationship undiagnosed partner
    • Replies: 72
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  4. Chris Russell (The Talentless Liar) Blog

    The hits keep coming

    So, has the bubble burst? Has my new-found validity run out of steam? Met its match? Died a death? The answer is most assuredly: No. Indeed, I have put it to the test. I have thrown everything I can think of at it: There have been social events, stressful health issues, concerns about the...
    • Chris Russell
    • Blog entry
    • 3 min read
    • change communication human resources meltdown misunderstanding occupational health professional validation work
    • Category: General
  5. M

    Desperate for help and advice - I am sure this is the Love of my life

    Hello everyone, Being in a relationship with this guy for 4 months now and I am certain I've never felt a stronger attraction/love. We met on the internet, I approached him because he was interesting. I never regretted it. We clicked like a clock. He has AS, but Im sure this is partially why I...
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