Asking autistics, what's one "innocent" question people ask that feels invasive?
Asking autistics, do you ever struggle with transitions between activities? (E.g. standing up to get a drink after sitting down)
People be like "Can't you just forgive and forget about the trauma? Look, the one who traumatised you is already over it"
Autistic masking. It's like when you're eating something you absolutely hate, but have to pretend you like it to spare the feelings of the cook. Only this time you have to do it all day every day
People say autistic people overthink things, but so often we get in trouble for speaking directly whilst others look for/assume hidden meanings that weren't there in the first place
Asking autistics, what's something non-autistic people think is easy but is actually exhausting?
Asking autistics, what's a "helpful" suggestion that made things worse?
It's "Screaming Saturday" here. Got a thought of any kind that you just need to scream into the void? Do it here in the comments!
Me: Why do we have to do things this certain way?
NTs: Omg are you questioning the way I run things?? >:(
Me: .... No I'm literally just asking so I can understand better, why are you mad?
