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fairy_girl

fairy_girl

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Hi I'm Sarah and I was diagnosed as having Autism when I was 3 years old. I'm 34 years old and I like anime. I'm more of a lurker but I'm trying to break out of my shell so to speak.
 
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fairy_girl said:
Hi I'm Sarah and I was diagnosed as having Autism when I was 3 years old. I'm 34 years old and I like anime. I'm more of a lurker but I'm trying to break out of my shell so to speak.
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Hi Fairy. Welcome to AC!!!

I am glad you decided to join in here more insted of continuing to lurk. I am sure you will have a lot more fun now.
 
fairy_girl said:
Hi I'm Sarah and I was diagnosed as having Autism when I was 3 years old. I'm 34 years old and I like anime. I'm more of a lurker but I'm trying to break out of my shell so to speak.
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Welcome fairy_girl I’m a newbie too.


I learned an interesting explanation for the phrase “coming out of your shell”. People have often said to me “It’s so nice you’re coming out of your shell”.


I thought people meant that I was shy and they were happy I was interacting with them more. I was confused because I can talk in front of people (as long as it isn’t about myself), and I can do a very small amount of small-talk. I used to reply I’ve never hidden in a shell. What I didn’t add is that I prefer to interact with as few people as possible, as once I start interacting with someone I feel obliged to greet them and engage with them (which is tiring and draining for me).


The last time someone said that to me I asked what was meant by the term, and I finally got an honest reply. They explained that people probably meant it’s nice that I’m being friendlier (rather than less shy). Personally I don’t see why people don’t say what they really mean. It’s not like I’m going to be offended.
 
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