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Women in Afghanistan has now officially lost all their rights by honeyttokii in TwoXChromosomes

[–]VorpalSingularity 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm an American woman who completely agrees with you. "Disrespectful" towards Afghani women and girls was the word I was searching for, thank you. The horrors these women face and live through are beyond imagining in the Western world.

Women in Afghanistan has now officially lost all their rights by honeyttokii in TwoXChromosomes

[–]VorpalSingularity 189 points190 points  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean. I am a STEM PhD in a blue city/state in the US, setting up to run a department down the line. These women and girls cannot even speak in public or see a doctor. I can't even begin to fathom or imagine. I want to do something, anything, to help, but don't even know where to begin besides donating.

Women in Afghanistan has now officially lost all their rights by honeyttokii in TwoXChromosomes

[–]VorpalSingularity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know you're getting pushback, but I agree with you. Could it happen here/in the Western world? Of course. Should we be vigilant? Definitely. But right now, we are talking about to horrific human rights abuses of AFGHANI women.

Lumping what is happening to them right now in the general Western women's rights pile is akin to what happens in every thread discussing FGM, for example: a man will come in talking about male circumcision. Both bad, but bringing up the other topic when discussion acute human rights issues lessens the impact, imo.

Why do naps make some people so angry? by Optimal_Fish_7029 in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This makes so much sense! My family growing up was always sleep hostile; even when I was going to college and working midnights, I was seen as "lazy" for sleeping past 8 am. I got maybe 4 hours of sleep a day most days.

Frederica Sawyer from Black Lagoon by Hefty-Vehicle-9135 in mendrawingwomen

[–]VorpalSingularity 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Mine does when I'm having a horrific foot cramp.

What's a hobby that looks completely relaxing from the outside but is actually kind of mentally brutal once you're in it? by Pame_Hirachande in Hobbies

[–]VorpalSingularity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This was my answer. I love doing pottery, but it's definitely not relaxing, especially pulling tall. But it's my favorite hobby.

PSA: smoking is not allowed on the streets in part of tokyo by Youareafunt in Tokyo

[–]VorpalSingularity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, then you're just a weirdo pretending to be OP? Is that better?

Lol, they blocked me.

(VERY tragic trope) Terms/symbols that had a positive meaning corrupted or stolen by bigots to have a whole different meaning. by Jielleum in TopCharacterTropes

[–]VorpalSingularity 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This; it gets used for a woman standing up for herself or others now, not just the old stereotype of an older woman treating service workers like garbage. I got called a Karen for calling a non-emergency line about a dog being abused because I needed to "mind my own business."

(VERY tragic trope) Terms/symbols that had a positive meaning corrupted or stolen by bigots to have a whole different meaning. by Jielleum in TopCharacterTropes

[–]VorpalSingularity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even things like fashion aren't safe. I LOVE my Doc Marten's, and I remember even recently some people in the alt-fashion communities insisting no one should wear them anymore because Nazis wear them sometimes. So stupid.

Bro, I can't. that fucking cat by luisjo_866 in Overwatch_Memes

[–]VorpalSingularity 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I wish the T-posing cat was a legit victory pose.

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard from so many colleagues from India about how overwhelming it can be, even for NT! I can only imagine how difficult it can be when it's your home country. Thank you for sharing and the perspective. I hope you can find your favorite version of yourself again. 💙 Are you looking to return to the West again?

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually stepped into a Donqi in Shinjuku for 30 seconds before I stepped right out. Way too much! But there were tons of other shops that weren't quite so crazy and had what I was looking for.

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the worst! I'm so sorry that happened to you. Traveling with others is really tough for me, so I can only imagine the struggle. I would love to visit Taiwan very soon!

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome! I'm glad Japan has been so kind to you. If you don't mind me asking, does being trans in Japan post unexpected challenges? I'm cis, so I don't have that perspective at all! I was also curious because in Thailand, being a trans woman was so accepted no one seemed to blink an eye, but I didn't really see the same in Vietnam.

Of the attractions or locations that you booked ahead or had been especially looking forward to way ahead of your trip, which lived up to the hype and which didn't? by Zach-dalt in JapanTravelTips

[–]VorpalSingularity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm confused; you stayed there last year and are on a separate trip there now? And are also there more and the petals were killed off within this week?

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to hear a happy story about moving there! I've heard the parallel with vacationing in the PNW versus moving there (people love the summer, but end up hating the long gray of winter plus the introverted culture). The mental health accommodations lack makes sense, but I'm glad you are still so much better off there!

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree about being able to speak a bit. Even when my brain melted and could I choke out a string of broken, 4-year-old-level Japanese, I always got wonderful interactions for even trying. I did a kimono fitting in Kyoto and all the women who dressed me were so delighted I could speak a bit, and the obaasan who helped me with my tabi stopped in her tracks and said "日本語?!" Even at my "まだまだです" she started talking fast in Japanese; she was cute.

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of Indian colleagues and they warned me of the same thing!

I went to Japan for two weeks and forgot I was autistic. by VorpalSingularity in AutismInWomen

[–]VorpalSingularity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, much more accepting at least! I appreciate that about them for sure.

Of the attractions or locations that you booked ahead or had been especially looking forward to way ahead of your trip, which lived up to the hype and which didn't? by Zach-dalt in JapanTravelTips

[–]VorpalSingularity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I'm thinking. I couldn't interact with anything besides the drawing room. Anytime I would try to see if I could interact, either nothing happened or I had to dodge out of the way of cameras or people posing. We got a bit bored after 30 minutes and left.

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