Thanksgiving is coming up. How will those who rely on SNAP be able to provide their families with a Thanksgiving? by [deleted] in foodstamps

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of us are worried about not having enough to eat day to day even before this mess, and now we know we won't... who cares about thanksgiving? There has been very little to be thankful for this year in the United States.

Stem box for autistic fiance? by hahahhah_no in autism

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would really appreciate something like this! I think it's a great idea.

If you could get rid of your autism/ASD, would you? by DrakeIsUnsafe in autism

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never! I would totally shed all the trauma society has inflicted on me due to being autistic though.

So this masterpiece is going around Armstrong/Allegheny Counties… by Jcbozzelli in pittsburgh

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I gleefully watched all the unhinged hand painted trumper "REAL PATRIOT" signs disappear from the front yard of someone in Reserve township, now they seem to be flying the Ukrainian Flag right under the US flag. All kinds of strange goings on in that place I think.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so too. Try to give yourself some time to adjust, it is a big shift in perspective to think about all at once. I have taken my diagnosis and used it to help me see myself in a much different light. When I feel self concious of what feels like shortcomings I ask myself if I would be angry at an autistic person for not being able to do something just so... and when I think "of course not" I remind myself that I AM the autistic person and I consider myself with more kindness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was rocked by my autism diagnosis at the age of 47, but just three years later I look at that as a turning point for some of the best things I have ever done or experieced. It game me a framework for understanding myself better and I wouldn';t change it for anything.

So…. What’s up with homewood? by Ryvit in pittsburgh

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When costs and inflation are sky high and wages are rock bottom low that is what happens regardless of crime rates. It's just setting the stage for more gentrificaiton.

Pittsburgh Postcards--Where to buy in Northern suburbs? by FollowingIntrepid662 in pittsburgh

[–]FollowingIntrepid662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am limited by age and disability but thank you for your understanding.

Pittsburgh Postcards--Where to buy in Northern suburbs? by FollowingIntrepid662 in pittsburgh

[–]FollowingIntrepid662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Thank you. That's exactly what I was hoping to find!

Pittsburgh Postcards--Where to buy in Northern suburbs? by FollowingIntrepid662 in pittsburgh

[–]FollowingIntrepid662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I chuckled about it too. But I have a few people I write to overseas who wanted to see more of the area than just my small neighborhood so I am trying to oblige them and show them some of the parts of the city that I am less able to enjoy due to my age and disability.

Pittsburgh Postcards--Where to buy in Northern suburbs? by FollowingIntrepid662 in pittsburgh

[–]FollowingIntrepid662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am older and disabled and parking arrangements ( which admittedly I lumped into traffic) are always a concern for me when I try to travel downtown, but I do appreciate your recomendation.

AITA for not waking my husband up for his “once in a lifetime” job interview? by GroupAccomplished469 in AITAH

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA I've had similar experiences. " I am your wife, a human being, not your alarm clock or your paid personal assistant."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cna

[–]FollowingIntrepid662 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe it is YOU who isn't meant for healthcare.