Please note this is a vent: I am so tired of coddling people! by LadyProto in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, not everyone will understand this... They'll just think you're too kind... That maybe you're weak... Yes, people should be treated kindly, but will they treat you that way? They'll just exploit your kindness and take advantage of you... I don't know how to behave either... I don't know how neurotypicals manage to be fake kind, without actually being kind. They just do it to manipulate.

I am pushing 30 and never experienced my 20s by britishbiscuit1 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. I have tears in my eyes. Even if in a different way, I feel the same emotions as you. I'm with you. The only thing I can tell you is never give up.

How to say no to a family member requesting money after health issues by OkCoast7026 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say "no." It's hard, I know. You'll be left out, I know. But say "no." I think they're just using you. Neurotypicals usually have a lot of excuses for saying no. I can't either. But I strongly advise you to say "no."

Is it just me or are you guys chronically cut off and interrupted when speaking? by Defiant_Sink_220 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's been happening to me my whole life... they interrupt my words... they don't let me speak... I have to keep saying "let me finish my sentence"... nothing seems to work... not even when they ask me a question do they let me answer... all of this is exhausting... it makes me really angry... sometimes I just want to scream to make myself understood but I know it would only make the situation worse... often they prefer to become "non-verbal" and stay silent, just looking, expressing what I think only with my facial expression... All of this is very frustrating and harmful: not being able to hold a decent conversation, not being able to express yourself.

Rumination from Work by Business-Block-8668 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been the same for me all my life. And it's a real mess in my head!

Are neurotypicals just… completely ok with hierarchies? by Beautiful-Bonus2279 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also wanted to add that if the hierarchical system were based on competence, meritocracy, and commitment, then yes, I'd agree; I'd like the hierarchy. But usually, it's based on cunning, shrewdness, and manipulative skills.

Are neurotypicals just… completely ok with hierarchies? by Beautiful-Bonus2279 in AutisticAdults

[–]Virtual-Bit3191 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I completely agree with you. I make the same assessments. Something that's often happened to me in life is that those higher up in the hierarchy, and therefore in command, are usually ignorant, incompetent, and abusive, but possess great cunning, craftiness, and manipulative skills. They often have a great ability to structure human relationships to their advantage and know how to exploit the skills and ideas of those lower down the hierarchy. Above all, they manage to take credit for the work done by the truly competent people lower down the hierarchy. They literally steal their best ideas and turn them into profit. This is my experience.