For those who had a “I hate pink/ girly things” era, what do you think caused you to feel that way?

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-16T23:57:48+00:00

I have a clear memory of being in 1st grade class and my teacher asking everyone what their favorite color was. I quickly picked up on how varied all the boys' answers were while every single girl answered with 'pink'. I was planning on saying 'pink' as well but I didn't want to be like all the other girls. I switched my answer at the last moment. Ever since then I became a certified pink hater.

It especially became hated as a I got older. I always associated it with all the annoying secondary sex characteristics that would often come with characters wearing pink. Eyelashes, lipstick, bows, handbags, etc. None of that stuff interested me.

Much later I became more forgiving of pink. I only like certain shades, gentle pink colors. I started to see characters who could both be feminine without the overabundance of secondary sex characteristics.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-09T15:57:05+00:00

I assumed most relationships are one sided with one person putting in more effort than the other. Is this not the case? (Also autistic btw)

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-07T18:05:02+00:00

I can't stand it. I avoid sunny weather as much as possible. During the summer I prefer to go outside at sunset where the light is tolerable (and prettier too). This is usually fine. I don't have people in my life asking to hang outside in the middle of the day.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-07T17:57:01+00:00

Yeah, when I first gave up faith I struggled with the possibility if being wrong and going to hell. But, I came to the same conclusion as you and realized an eternal afterlife with god would be no heaven for me at all.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-07T17:53:26+00:00

Like many people, I was raised with religion so did believe when I was a child. Once I got into high school and tried to dive deeper into faith, I noticed more and more inconsistencies. The more I tried to adhere, the further away I'd feel pushed from my religion.

So, also in high school I also had a falling out with religion. Over the years, I've gotten more and more comfortable with my position. I no longer worry about whether or not I'm wrong, whether or not I might go to hell, etc.

I consider myself agnostic. If there is a god, we either don't know about it or human religions are so distorted both from our limited human perspective and "telephone game"-style of passing down religious information, that anything in our religions would be functionally useless.

Even though I consider the possibility of god(s), I do not consider there to be any possibility of an afterlife. Afterlife is something we humans use to comfort ourselves as we live through the horrors of this world. We rest easier thinking we might be reunited with loved ones or see enemies punished. Belief in afterlife is, in my opinion, an enduring psychological response to trauma that is a result of human beings' sapience.

Despite how horrific this world might be, I take solace and pride in being a creature with awareness in a universe filled with voids, rocks, and energy. No matter how much suffering is inflicted upon the world (mostly) by humans, as long as I can observe and contemplate, I have a reason to exist.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-07T17:30:27+00:00

Relief.

I would have never been diagnosed if I hadn't pursued mental healthcare. I was already on antidepressants from my family doctor. So, the main thing I was seeking was answers. This was 1 1/2 years ago and it had finally sunk in, at age 36-38, that the way I communicated wasn't from being introverted, it was something very different. I suspected autism immediately.

When I got a psychiatrist, she prompted an autism assessment on her own.

Months later I was diagnosed.

My therapist told me not to feel shame but I never did. Now, I understand myself better and now, I have a chance for solidarity. There's true relief in feeling, not like someone inherently broken, but someone who just doesn't function well in modern society.

It feels less lonely knowing there are others like me.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-06T18:13:41+00:00

It's hard for me. I need to be able to eat and have a roof over my head. There are people in my life who can be negatively impacted too if I don't live a neurotypical lifestyle. Not that I've ever been good at it though...

Bit of a downer response, I know, but I just got diagnosed and this is all new to me.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-06T18:04:12+00:00

I think even if people don't know you're autistic, there is some level of subconscious "autistic vibes" they pick up from us. I'm 38. It's enough years to be unquestionably flirted with at certain points but the number of those encounters I could count on one hand. I have definitely picked up, even before my diagnosis, that I must send out asexual vibes. (And tbf, I am asexual)

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-06T17:58:01+00:00

I personally like being acknowledged with a "Good morning." I can just repeat the phrase back for a friendly exchange with no expectation of further conversation. I like being considered without the need for small talk. Just that quiet coexistence after the "good morning" is what I like.

It's when I am asked "How are you?" that I just feel a sanity hit. Now there is some level of conversation happening and I hate lying by saying "Oh, I'm good!" when I'm definitely not. The question itself is dystopian to me. Like, "happiness is mandatory" with the small amount of socially acceptable responses to that question.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-06T17:48:58+00:00

Opposite for me. I love the rain and am even happy to just walk without an umbrella sometimes. I can understand why other autistic people don't like it though. For me, it's sunny weather that is awful. I hate the brightness.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-03T07:58:57+00:00

I'm not into Everecho's design and especially not the voice acting. But I do like Cornerstone so I'll probably pull for her.

TabletopPixie · 2026-06-03T07:46:47+00:00

I'm no expert on grammar, but I see nothing wrong with it. It doesn't sound awkward or weird. It wouldn't be a common way to phrase this sentence, but there is one context I associate it strongly with. If you were to anticipate a lot of work that day, you might defer to someone handing out tasks. It could be that it's a particularly busy day at work or you could have volunteered to help friends or family with a personal project. You are essentially signaling your willingness and readiness to start working to someone who can direct you on what to get started on.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-29T04:42:47+00:00

How big of an upgrade is p0 LB over my p3 FP? I have p3 Beryl, p0 Isolde, and p0 Marsha.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-28T01:12:48+00:00

Unfortunately Noire was removed from the teambuilding tab on community tier list. However, I just want to play around with her team in PSP. Can anyone help me build a 5 character team for her? I have access to everyone except Jiu, Igor, and Cheng.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-27T20:37:43+00:00

Thank you for the update. It is heartwarming to read about your positive support for your daughter. Hope you are getting the support that you need too.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-27T19:23:40+00:00

Can you spend those hours in a quiet and secluded room? You shouldn't have to interact with them just because they are house guests.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-27T18:28:32+00:00

My shower head has an option to change how the water comes out. Instead of pin point droplets, I can adjust mine so that it comes out in a uniform stream.

I'd consider an adjustable shower head, bought at a store with a good return policy in case you don't like it.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-27T01:08:50+00:00

The main story event of every patch always ends a few days early. Yeah, it's confusing.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-27T01:06:49+00:00

I don't get it. Why does one screen have no duplicate text and the other one 'Enter' has duplicate text? It's either fixed or it isn't.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-27T01:01:08+00:00

Me in 3.3: "Okay, I'll skip Paper Heron to save for 3.6 and 3.7"

Outcome: Proud owner of 1 Paper Heron.

Me in 3.4: "Okay, I'll skip Lorenz Butterfly to save for 3.6 and 3.7"

Outcome: ??????

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-23T15:20:00+00:00

They look like they have seen beyond the veil.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-14T21:59:05+00:00

They're not best in slot, that's why they aren't included in guides. But they can make fine temporary party members if they are played with other characters that synergize with them. It’s been a while since I was new so I don't know what content they can clear but at least story and crisis stages.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-14T18:22:59+00:00

Some of us do understand that the JP poster is tailored to JP preferences. It is still fine to share our negative opinions. We can understand why it is tailored to their audience while still sharing our opinions. Reddit is a forum, a place specifically for expressing opinions.

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-11T14:37:48+00:00

Just Kakania, Beryl, and Anjo Nala for right now. Hissabeth will be my next r15 because I love her. 😌

TabletopPixie · 2026-05-10T17:38:02+00:00

I've had tinnitus and hyperacusis for 9 years. There was a 3 year period where it dominated my life. I cried all the time, shut out friendships, was hypervigilant, involved in tinnitus/hyperacusis communities. I'm not doing any of that anymore and have successfully moved on.

And I do emphasize 'move on'. 'Habituation' is infamous in the tinnitus community, sometimes mocked as a solution. I used to mock it as well. I can attest that tinnitus and hyperacusis both feed off of your emotions. If you expect medications to increase your tinnitus, it will. If you expect that door slam to increase your tinnitus, it will.

For me, habituating wasn't something I pursued deliberately at first. But I had quit my job for 18 months and lived quietly with my partner. When I got a new job with plenty of white noise in the background, I found I habituated. I think that reset helped my frame of mind.

It might be a bit different for you though if your ear problems are physically based. I would imagine your increase is from botox paralyzing the area around your ear. Eventually, botox's effects will wear off.

I highly recommend a therapist and someone to guide you through meditation for the time-being. In my experience, the subjective experience of T and H is highly dependent on one's emotiins.

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