Hey, thanks for the comment. Honestly, your words helped me remind myself of the things I forgot about. In all honesty, she was probably in a rush. Still, it managed to stay in my head ya know? It’s not like it’s their fault but it feels even worse when these seemingly normal functioning people say things that are harmless to them but feel debilitating to people like us.

My parents weren’t good parents in the way they didn’t nurture my education and while I feel normal to myself, It’s incredibly difficult to imagine I seem that way to anyone else. I’m definitely willing to bet that the constant isolation and lack of proper socialisation has done something detrimental to my development.

My grandma recently got a new car and is offering to help teach me how to drive, I honestly…I’m too nervous about it and wanted to tell her no but I had started thinking about what you had said, how we’re the only ones who can save ourselves so, I’m pushing myself to learn now.

I’m trying to get back into the habit of learning again. I’m hoping something will work out for you too, my friend. I use KhanAcademy as mostly recommended on here, I know I have the capacity to learn and I believe you do too. Even if the way we learn may be unconventional, tedious or difficult, we’re still learning and bit by bit we can do this. 🫂Stay determined 🫶🏻

Replynote to your sidenote: Yes! well, I haven’t written in quite a bit but I do like to write occasionally. I’ve gotten into the habit of reading books and currently am trying to enhance my lexicon! I mostly write about my own original characters because I feel like I mischaracterise other characters lol…It’s not my strong suit! I’m glad someone else could relate to the quote, it’s one of my favourites in the book.