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[jamesaldrin]

Hello. I am jamesaldrin.

My most common stim is that I say this name of someone I know. Let's call him/her "MW." When I think of an uncomfortable/embarassing memory, I say "MW," possibly several times in succession.

My obsession is my four high school years. I am always trying to relive them by writing down the things I liked (music, girls, etc.). I am having trouble doing this because of intrusive thoughts, but I will go into that in a different thread.

I have pretty good social skills - maybe even slightly above average. Before I tried to learn them though, I was socially incompetent. As a result of this past of mine, I grew up lonely. But I have friends now.

 

[Rocco]

Welcome aboard

This is a painting I made

 

[jamesaldrin]

Welcome aboard
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What is this that you have attached?

edit: oh okay, it's a painting you made.

 

[Myway]

Hello and welcome to AspiesCentral.

 

[Nemo]

Hi! Welcome! Everyone's really friendly here Are you related to Buzz Aldrin?
(Apollo 13 mission, if I remember correctly)

 

[WittyAspie]

Welcome to AC!

 

[xudo]

Welcome

 

[Bolletje]

Welcome! I meow to myself when I'm thinking deeply or when something doesn't go as planned. Gets me some funny looks in public sometimes

 

[toothless]

hi jamesaldrin,welcome to AC! ive been in the online autistic community for around 16 years and i can definitely say AC has been the most friendliest,relaxed and mature ASD forum for me so i hope it gives you plenty of enjoyment to.

 

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[jamesaldrin]

Hi! Welcome! Everyone's really friendly here Are you related to Buzz Aldrin?
(Apollo 13 mission, if I remember correctly)

Nope; James Aldrin is a fake name that I use. I picked "Aldrin" because I thought it was cool when I heard it on How I Met Your Mother.

 

[Nemo]

That's okay In case you haven't guessed, Nemo is a pseudonym too.