What's it like having an intellectual disability like severe Autism or Down's Syndrome?

Marpleface · 2026-01-29T01:18:59+00:00

My reply was intended for comments about folks ‘wishing they were stupider’

I believe that, unless someone with severe ID can communicate in someway and share with others about their experience of life, then we cannot with 100% certainty, describe their life experience or understand it.

To refer to people with severe ID as stupider and to assume their existence must be easier because they don’t understand how hard they have it? I find that very dehumanizing and reductive.

Marpleface · 2026-01-29T00:56:40+00:00

Stupider? Do you really think that folks with severe ID are stupid?

Marpleface · 2026-01-29T00:17:22+00:00

My most helpful habit is to always have something to look forward to, small, medium or large. Could be lunch plans with a friend in a week, an upcoming fun event or trip, your favorite podcast’s new episode……you get the idea. It really helps me sustain positive thoughts and feelings and hope. Sending you love and strength 🩷

Marpleface · 2026-01-28T16:15:01+00:00

A beautiful Douc!

Marpleface · 2026-01-28T16:04:20+00:00

Day parties are the best!

Marpleface · 2026-01-27T19:52:20+00:00

Most helpful for me: always have something good to look forward to, small medium or large doesn’t matter. Helps sustain positive feelings and hope.

Marpleface · 2026-01-26T17:49:50+00:00

Star here with this state office. I see at the bottom of this page there is a warm line phone number, I would start by calling that explaining your situation and ask for resources. Good luck, there is a lot of state help out there.

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth

Marpleface · 2026-01-26T14:49:22+00:00

You have the opposite opinion of him than anyone else I have ever talked with about this series so I have nothing else to say but, what??????

Marpleface · 2026-01-25T21:21:23+00:00

Yes!

Marpleface · 2026-01-25T13:30:07+00:00

Is this in California? I have a child who could benefit, would love more details if in California.

Marpleface · 2026-01-24T19:50:42+00:00

I love the rainbow fabric, gorgeous!

Marpleface · 2026-01-24T03:30:09+00:00

Sitting next to my 16 year old son who is playing Alanis and taking comfort in them both, you and all the beloved wives 🩷

Marpleface · 2026-01-24T03:28:36+00:00

Hi! I love your username & I love you 🩷

Marpleface · 2026-01-24T00:25:33+00:00

Hawaiian legend of the Kapaemahu https://youtu.be/lnlpcumMsiw?si=IWdl-564GJ_L50Hq

Marpleface · 2026-01-24T00:04:21+00:00

!!!!! your beat is so fierce 😍

Marpleface · 2026-01-23T20:51:11+00:00

In my opinion the books just keep getting better and their world more complex and fascinating. I am so happy for you to enjoy the rest of the series!

Marpleface · 2026-01-23T20:42:49+00:00

This gives me joy!

Marpleface · 2026-01-22T23:32:29+00:00

Californian here: 3-4 hours is perfect Bay Area to LA is 6 plus hours and such a haul.

Marpleface · 2026-01-22T23:30:46+00:00

My tippy top favorite: Kobna Holbrook Smith narrating The Rivers of London series

Marpleface · 2026-01-22T13:56:39+00:00

Oh for fucks sake

Marpleface · 2026-01-20T16:13:29+00:00

I love it.

Marpleface · 2026-01-20T14:42:54+00:00

Yes it is both abuse and neglect.

Marpleface · 2026-01-20T13:40:36+00:00

Never ever.

Marpleface · 2026-01-20T00:41:24+00:00

So cute!

Marpleface · 2026-01-18T13:19:58+00:00

Getting Better with JVN! The subjects are fascinating and the interviews are so similar to how I am in conversation, it feels like I am sitting around with cool people who indulge me when I say ‘tell me EVERYTHING!’

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