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In reply to the discussion: Are you autistic? I am. [View all]Lithos
(26,657 posts)48. Probably
I'm likely one of those with a "quirky personality" who can function in society, though it is sometimes a struggle. My parents were also possible, especially my mother.
My kids definitely are and have been diagnosed as such. None of them can read people or be aware of how people think. One, possibly two, are likely to need a group home to survive once my wife and I are gone because they can't navigate the peculiarities of life.
RFK Jr. is a charlatan. TBH, I think he's half operating in shame at his own Aunt Rosemary, who, save for Eunice, was considered a stain on the Kennedy reputation and ambition.
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Excellent. Thanks. I'm definitely on several spectrums. Fortunate to have found my way. Need more for
Silent Type
Sep 2025
#28
RFK jr is a total dick and a nasty moron. Would be nice to go back a couple of years when I didn't know he existed.
Dave Bowman
Sep 2025
#32
Thank you for teaching us, hunter. I remember the books that blamed "refrigerator mothers"
Hekate
Sep 2025
#36
Thank you dearly, hunter, for sharing your experiences and perspective. It is laudable and helpful
KitFox
Sep 2025
#39
High functioning autism is in our family, so I'm very familiar with it. I have a cousin whose parents didn't understand
Martin68
Sep 2025
#54
Thank you for posting--glad autism is being discussed now by people with lived experience.
Timeflyer
Sep 2025
#57