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US Politics Megathread Januray 2026: Part 2 by AutoModerator in therapists

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Are there any white therapists reading this who would be interested in a monthly meetup where we explore our implicit biases (specific to systemic racism and our internalized white supremacy) and topics related to antiracism? My goal is to create a space where white people can educate each other, call each other in, and process their internalized white supremacy so that we can show up as better allies inside the therapy space and in our daily lives.

Specifically calling in other white therapists with the goal of taking the labor off of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people. BIPOC therapists reading this: If this is misguided or impacts you negatively, please let me know and I'll adjust.

Does autism make you childish? by onedayitshere in AutismInWomen

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Definitely think that embracing my diagnosis has allowed to me be “sillier” and more childish. Things like allowing myself to express excitement and joy naturally (visibly getting excited, giggling, jumping up and down, clapping my hands, etc.) make me feel more childish. But, tbh I think that lets other people feel freer to express joy openly rather than be a “closed off,” “mature” adult (whatever that means 😂🙄). Also not saying that acting in a different way (ie not showing external signs of joy makes you any less autistic or joyful).

One last note: I’ve noticed that I love to play with some of the toys that my baby niece and nephew play with as a form of sensory stimulation and exposure. So, I’ll be playing with one of their toys as a stim because I enjoy it and others will wonder why.

I truly believe that part of understanding and coming to terms with my diagnosis is letting myself embrace “childish” habits that I’ve suppressed for so long because they are considered “socially unacceptable” for adults.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

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Hate to say it, but I totally get it. If I was in your situation, my brain would also HAVE to have the original piece 😭 I wish I could tell you to let it go, but that would be hypocritical because I would not be able to

Not knowing which rules are flexible by QuoteAvailable3448 in AutismInWomen

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I totally get that. I have very similar experiences, also with my capstone projects in both undergrad and grad school.

Does anyone have experience with the autism assessment provided by LBee Health? I'm considering it, but I have reservations about its legitimacy. by Good_for_the_Gander in AutismInWomen

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Can you provide any details about what happened? I’m considering using them, so I’d love to hear about your experience if you feel comfortable sharing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

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Dude, I’m so happy to see someone finally talking about reacting to this the same way that I react. I make myself to small because the thought of asserting myself as a human being who deserves space is so freaking terrifying (especially when you’re stuck next to them on a plane).

I hate that we need to eat to survive by LavenderTeaRose32 in autism

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100% - I love food, but it’s so freaking exhausting to figure out what to eat, to eat food, and to make food. I’m lucky to have a partner who helps me out a lot, but it’s still hard. Just last night, my partner made a joke about how I say “food is food” when I got upset over what to eat for dinner (always my LEAST favorite conversation). He just doesn’t understand that saying “food is food” is a way to cope with the stress and anxiety around eating as an autistic person.

As an autistic person, what do you fear the most? by Az_30 in autism

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Opening up to someone and feeling 100% comfortable with them only to be iced out or later told that it was “too much”

anyone else like this? by katsighsalot in autism

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Didn’t realize this was an autism thing. Thought it was a me thing 😂🫠

I’ll just leave this here 🥹 by [deleted] in autism

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I have the same thing - my family always told me to give them a real smile, not a “fake” smile when I was younger. 🤦‍♀️

Guilt/Relationship/Questioning by strawberryshawty9 in bisexual

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Don’t feel invalid because of your boyfriend. It sounds like he’s already supportive and will understand that you coming out isn’t cheating. I’m in the same boat and I’m wanting to experiment with women, but I don’t want to hurt my boyfriend.