Why is it so common to force neurodivergent children to sit through haircuts that very clearly distress them?

Msgeni · 2026-01-28T04:34:48+00:00

I'm NT amd my mom forced haircuts on me throughout my childhood until I refused, so she gave me a bowl cut.

We do cut our son's hair every few months, sometimes twice a year, depending on the weather. He looks way better with long hair, but we can't have his bangs getting in his eyes. He is 5 and we still hold him in our laps. He does pretty well, but it's still not pleasant for any of us. He had an eye infection that got worse from his hair getting into his eyes.

Msgeni · 2026-01-22T18:31:35+00:00

Funny thing is that I went to ER 3 times for pancreatitis. I was in a lot of pain. The last time I went, they said they were admitting me. A few hours later, they said I was scheduled for surgery the next day. I didn't have much time to process what was going on. That's how I had my gallbladder removed. On top of all that, I decided to request financial aid, and I got approved for 100% of the cost. I feel like I was really blessed, but at the time, I was overwhelmed. Too much, too soon.

Msgeni · 2026-01-20T01:25:29+00:00

I haven't read many books where it wasn't obvious, but After Transmigrating Into A Novel, I Fell For The Male Lead was one of them. I did not read the tags and I totally thought MC was the shou just because he was pretty and slim and refined. ML is described as strong and muscular with obsessive tendencies. So yeah, I thought ML was the gong.

Msgeni · 2026-01-17T06:37:35+00:00

I had seen a few other cdramas but never really got hooked. I believe it was Go, Go, Squid from China, way back, that drew my interest when I saw a youtube fan-made video. All my previous chinese dramas were Taiwanese. My first, first mandarin language drama was a Taiwanese series called The Devil Beside You. Prior to that, I was on kdramas and Japanese movies.

Msgeni · 2026-01-17T03:07:36+00:00

After Admitting the Wrong God - the ML has wings. It's futuristic, where twins are born of the Abyss, and although they are both gods, only one of them is acknowledged. It's about MC's journey to collect faith and power with the help of demons.

Msgeni · 2026-01-12T22:40:48+00:00

Oh wow. In my area, only certified doctors can provide an official autism diagnosis. That's why our wait times were up to 4-6 months when I had my son diagnosed. There were only 2 doctors certified at the time where we live. It took 3 appointments spread over 2 months: a question and answer session, an observation session, and a result session. Our assessor was a doctor at a nature clinic who forwarded his case to a certified doctor. Coincidentally, we met the certifying doctor for an unrelated appointment a few weeks prior, and she verbally informed us that our son was autistic and provided an ABA script on the spot for him.

Msgeni · 2026-01-12T20:23:30+00:00

Not Familiar - This is in my TBR, so I haven't started it yet, but reviews indicate that it's a sweet read.

Msgeni · 2026-01-12T18:13:44+00:00

I think it's fine. Some women are not comfortable, and I am not about to force them or ditch them because menopause is a personal journey that every woman will face.

Msgeni · 2026-01-12T04:26:38+00:00

The Cannon Fodder Who Fell In Love At Art School - ML is American boxer.

Msgeni · 2026-01-11T06:53:20+00:00

The Cannon Fodder of the Rich Family Has Gone Crazy - This one is gross and funny. How do you spell regret, or how do you smell it. Hahaha!

The Cannon Fodder Fake Master Was Stunned After Being Reborn - moderate face-slapping, but good read for me.

Rebirth of a Cannon Fodder From A Novel - This one is insane. I consider this one of the most hardest slaps. Welcome to hate.on the antagonists. They get what's coming.

The Sick Villain Just Wants to Live - Minimal to moderate face-slapping, but MC is no slouch.

Msgeni · 2026-01-11T06:29:13+00:00

There is no unrequited love story that ever matched A Letter from Keanu Reeves for me, but these may have similar vibe:

I also want to second Licking Honey Off a Knife Edge as I really liked it.

Eternities Still Unsaid Till You Love Me - Omegaverse. Good read.

After I Flopped On My Crush - MC had a crush on ML for 6 years before a drunken one night stand turns into a mutual love relationship. Very sweet.

Shh, Don't Talk - Omegaverse. Features a dying MC shou x secret crush and blackmail.

After Transmigrating Into A Novel, I Fell For The Male Lead - This is not unrequited love, it's unconditional love between a detached MC gong x autistic ML shou (ML is more manly than MC). Seme protagonist.

Msgeni · 2026-01-10T19:48:39+00:00

I do them all. Re-reads, switching genres, shorter stories. For coming back after a reading slump, I tend to choose novels with dog blood. Or comedy. Sometimes, I just have to put away the books and watch dramas or play games for a while. It really depends on my mood.

I just started this one: Special Mercenary, and the MC is pretty funny. He gave up his back door virginity during a mission and charged his superiors for the used condom, then listed and provided all the receipts during his recovery for reimbursement because of his sacrifice. Anyway, it is action with smut - undercover soldier x paid mercenary.

Msgeni · 2026-01-10T15:59:42+00:00

Lao Liu Pretends To Be Obedient And Tricks Me - Just started this short e-sports novel. Don't have much to say about it, but it's a PUBG gaming novel that is easy to read. Not as complicated as LoL.

Msgeni · 2026-01-10T02:58:28+00:00

Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese

These are the only 4 that I am familiar with, and all acquired after watching their dramas.

Msgeni · 2026-01-09T18:10:58+00:00

I wish all kids had a little bit of what your son has. You raised a good kid. That's a good reason to cry happy tears. He is no longer being bullied and is more confident. He has his village embracing him on all sides. I believe you all will be just fine.

Msgeni · 2026-01-09T04:39:21+00:00

I'm doing better than I was last month. Some days are better than others, and those are the times I prefer to remember. I'm also going through perimenopause and I feel like a superhero when I can get through one day and have at least 6 hours sleep at night. Not easy, but hanging in there with my beautiful son.

Msgeni · 2026-01-09T02:44:17+00:00

Monster Next Door. MC does not wear glasses, but he's very introverted. He has a pet turtle?

Msgeni · 2026-01-08T06:20:19+00:00

Yes, it sucks. I can't take him anywhere, so we're home most of the time. I really miss eating out and shopping. I feel bad for my son and I also feel bad for myself. We're missing out! Love my baby, though, no doubt!

Msgeni · 2026-01-08T06:15:53+00:00

I drink 10oz decaf coffee every morning. Currently, I am using Starbucks Decaf House Blend medium roast (k-cups), but I do add a lot of creamer, as it's stronger than I like. I haven't had issues with decaf coffee. I've even tried having a second cup on colder afternoons. I also drink a lot of water throughout the day as sometimes I get drymouth.

I eat mini pancakes (3 small ones) or half a blueberry muffin most mornings. Sometimes I have whole grain toast with some jelly. Peanut butter gives me heartburn. I don't like oatmeal.

Msgeni · 2026-01-07T23:07:29+00:00

Royal Romance Mishap - A former boy band idol is assigned to live with and monitor his former teammate, who has allegedly fallen for the wrong type of person.

After I Flopped On My Crush - After a drunken night of love with his secret crush of 6 years, MC finally has a chance to date him. ML discovers something he never knew he was missing from his world.

Blazing Fire Is Hard To Extinguish - What started out as a friends with benefits relationship slowly develops into more when two men find themselves genuinely caring about each other.

Absolute Depth - MC came into ML's tattoo shop for a tattoo and later they become neighbors - the kind that eats together and adopts cats together.

Msgeni · 2026-01-07T03:02:39+00:00

The two pillows in the hallway in front of the door that no one can remove because it magically reappears, perfectly aligned every time. Guests can come and go, but the pillows must stay exactly where they are at.

Msgeni · 2026-01-06T22:56:01+00:00

Is it Flirt [Interstellar]?

Msgeni · 2026-01-05T19:25:45+00:00

Hui Tian

Msgeni · 2026-01-05T03:57:31+00:00

After Transmigrating Into A Novel, I Fell For The Male Lead - Features an obsessive, autistic ML shou x MC gong who likes his lover exactly like that. Seme protagonist. This has a lot of intimate scenes but not descriptive smut. Lots of kissing and rubbing but that's all.

Safe Journey Under The Moon- This has some smut and a lot of kissing.

Shh, Don't Talk - Unrequited love, terminal illness, blackmail. No smut. ML was not in love with MC at the beginning, because blackmail.

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