If an autistic person gives you far more detail than you expected, it usually isn't because they think you don't understand. It's because those are the kinds of explanations they would appreciate receiving themselves.
Many things neurotypical people assume are obvious aren't automatically obvious to autistic people. Because of that, autistic people often explain details that others leave unsaid, simply because those details are the ones they would personally need to fully understand what's being communicated.
worst thing a fanfic author can do is never updating or publishing there fics, Publishing is scary... ok. I get it. But I believe countless good fics never see the light of day because of that fear. And today, there's an extra fear: being accused of using AI.
worst thing a reader can do? Attack the author. And yes, that includes casually accusing them of using AI. ๐ค
Be honest is there any good reason marijuana isnโt treated the same way as alcohol and tobacco? Same rules, same taxes, same salesโฆ why is this still so different??
Everyone talks about butterflies, but honestly, my favorite feeling is when someone makes you feel calm instead of anxious. When their presence feels like peace instead of uncertainty. That kind of safety is rare.
Today my neighbour was stressing that her 2-year-old hasnโt started talking.I just stood there confusedโฆ because whenever that same child comes to my house, we hold full conversations
You don't always miss the person. Sometimes you miss the version of them you believed was real. And sometimes, the hardest part is realizing you were grieving an illusion all along.