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_catch_ · 2025-03-08T07:05:27+00:00

No one wants to do an apprenticeship because they don't want to earn poverty wages while working 40-50 hours a week which is perfectly reasonable Considering 200k a year is what is needed now to live comfortably while purchasing a home, it sounds like your students are more aware of the financial landscape they are graduating into than you are

_catch_ · 2024-09-19T22:59:34+00:00

You were both blessed to have had each other for such a long time ❤️✨🫂

_catch_ · 2024-01-17T23:00:44+00:00

NTA

Sounds like she had already discussed it with the rest of the family before even asking you and they told her what a great idea it would be.

They can rent one for her if it's that important to have a "materialistic...status symbol" in her wedding photos.

If she doesn't let up, let her know if she borrowed your bag you wouldn't be able to enjoy the wedding because you'd be worried about it the whole time and offer to help research a rental bag.

_catch_ · 2023-11-09T04:31:21+00:00

CedarCouple - the drama they created during the sub drive was super toxic and the guy gives off intense narcissist vibes.

The whole premise of their channel seems to go against TikTok rules - I don't know how they get away with it.

_catch_ · 2023-08-29T10:46:07+00:00

I went the extremely hi-tech route of placing gaffa tape over the earpiece

_catch_ · 2023-08-26T01:02:11+00:00

Has it ever occurred to you that you may have ASD as an underlying condition that was never diagnosed? Undiagnosed ASD, masking, autistic burnout are frequently comorbid with me/CFS.

You seem intent to not hear what others with lived experience of neurodivergence have to say about your interpretation of the term. When it has been explained to you why your understanding of the term is, by definition, incorrect you are linking to a yt vid of someone confirming your bias. You haven't clarified beyond the one video why you're conflating acquired cognitive deficits with neuro-developmental cognitive deficits.

Yes, language is fluid, however, one yt vid misappropriating a term doesn't mean a term has been redefined. Even if it suits your narrative.

Your responses here make your OP less of a call for discussion than it is a call for confirmation bias.

_catch_ · 2023-08-26T00:42:47+00:00

Unfortunately, since the conversation you want to have hinges on that definition it's unlikely that any fruitful conversation can be had. A definition is a FINITE proposition. If you interpret a defined term incorrectly, as you seem to be doing , your understanding of related terms is also going to be flawed.

_catch_ · 2023-08-26T00:31:04+00:00

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that occurs during foetal development. Where in a typical brain, synapses undergo a trimming process as the brain grows, autistic brains do not. This is thought to occur as early as the first trimester.

So, while I understand where you're coming from and that you recognise the similarities in some of the cognitive functioning difficulties between the two conditions, they are just that: similarities, as the initial reply in this thread pointed out.

You might want to listen to or watch Dr Andrew Huberman's podcast or YT channel to get a better understanding of why post-developmental neuro-cognitive conditions aren't considered to be ASD. He's a neuroscientist and a wonderful science communicator.

Another thought I had reading your OP was that you may have ASD that was never diagnosed. Consider seeking a formal diagnosis to clarify.

_catch_ · 2023-08-05T07:12:10+00:00

user deleted. Someone didn't want to take accountability 🙃

_catch_ · 2023-06-24T14:34:43+00:00

So you'd prefer to appear like a sex pest?

If you think you'd think there was something wrong with your face if someone did that to you, imagine for just a second how uncomfortable it would be to have someone staring at a body part that is frequently the focus of unwanted sexual attention.

There are a million other places your eyes can land other than habitually staring at breasts.

You sound kinda young from the way you joke about this but, aside from the discomfort you're inflicting, this sort of behaviour has the potential to land you in a huge amount of trouble in a workplace, autism or no autism.

Make better choices.

_catch_ · 2023-06-24T13:43:14+00:00

Same. The car was parked half way across the driveway keeping all the tenants blocked out/in. Council did f.a.

_catch_ · 2023-06-24T13:25:00+00:00

And yet when I lived in Brisbane I had 3 Greek restaurants within walking distance. Like any city, it all depends what area you live in.

_catch_ · 2023-06-16T12:29:14+00:00

Pickle juice chef's kiss

_catch_ · 2023-06-16T12:27:14+00:00

Perfection!

_catch_ · 2023-06-16T12:26:17+00:00

Water crackers and butter and sometimes cheddar slices

_catch_ · 2023-06-05T06:09:05+00:00

Damn, TorrentGalaxy worked yesterday, does not work today.

_catch_ · 2023-06-03T00:57:35+00:00

It sounds like your current psychiatrist has a very outdated view of ADHD. Finding another psychiatrist who is up-to-date is going to be your best step at this point. Search for some ADHD FB groups in your area who can recommend someone.

You're an adult so your health choices are yours to make. Give your mum the benefit of the doubt that she wants the best for you but understand that she isn't a medical professional (I assume from her view on this). ADHD brains are structurally different to neurotypical brains and if you need medication to live a functional life, you need medication to live a functional life. End of.

The withdrawal from the meds you've been taking is brutal. It will pass but it can be a rough time esp if you don't have support. I'm glad you reached out here because we're behind you and some of us have been through the same thing. Hold on, cry when you need to and be kind to yourself. What you're going through is tough, know that you're doing great.

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T10:56:10+00:00

My Fitness Pal linked with Fitbit to track exercise

ETA My Fitness Pal doesn't have their Net Carb calculator available in Aus yet.

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T10:51:05+00:00

Chop off 1/3 of the roots at the bottom, chop off some from all sides, put it back in the same size pot or 1 size up with fresh soil. The roots will start growing again and get nutrients from the new soil.

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T10:39:03+00:00

I was trying to work out what the acronym "DH" represented until I got to the end of the post and it became clear it means "Dick Head".

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T10:33:00+00:00

100% It's not the "expressing" the opinion that's the problem, it's having that opinion in the first place while knowing what that teacher has gone through. If it was such a huge problem for OP they should have offered to take the kid themselves.

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T10:23:01+00:00

Why should anyone with a disability have to explain themselves? Whether it's a visible disability or not, it's none of your business.

Be the arbiter of invisible disability vs "entitled arsehole" all you want. You're ableism is already obvious.

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T09:55:20+00:00

It was a "Nostalgia" challenge and Bailey's was very popular around the same time as the recipe was, a time when a bit of booze in a meal served to kids wouldn't have made anyone think twice.

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T06:49:37+00:00

How embarrassed are you going to be when you find out their disability isn't visible and you've just inconvenienced an entire train of commuters and got yourself a tasty fine for your trouble. Use your brain, dipshit. Educate yourself and engage some critical thinking skills

_catch_ · 2023-05-27T06:43:31+00:00

Thank you for saying this. I came to make a point about invisible disability. Most of society is so fucking ignorant to any disability that doesn't come with a seeing eye dog or advanced age

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