@noonesmad: Knowing I’m autistic just means I now know there was never anything wrong with me and the loneliness I felt because I knew I was different wasn’t because of me. It was and is the system that isn’t set up for neurodivergent people. #audhd #actuallyautistic #autism
Aww I love this! When I told ppl about my diagnosis I got gaslit and dismissed. “But you’re pretty” “but you’re smart” as if you cannot be either of those w a diagnosis. Apparently if you look fine then you MUST be healthy bc nothing looks “wrong” or “off” 🙄
2025-07-28 19:42:17
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SemiCollin :
The American Sign Language sign for Autism is most accurately translated to “within oneself”
2025-07-27 01:43:57
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Tiffany 💙🇺🇸🆘 :
The word autism comes from the Greek meaning “self” (auto). Based on having rich inner lives and retreating into ourselves.
2025-07-27 06:14:36
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Diane :
the Maori term for ADHD is aroreretini, meaning attention paid to many things. Not Attention Deficit Disorder...pays attention to pretty much everything. I am falling in love with Maori culture and approaches to thinking 🥰
2025-07-27 18:52:40
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Widowmade :
I am late diagnosed autistic
2025-07-26 15:13:27
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Jason :
It's honored in many cultures but here we're judged by our ability to function under capitalism
2025-07-26 03:55:29
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joebob7288 :
Indigenous Americans also have references to people with autism. ncluding those associated with autism, to spiritual connections or unique gifts. Individuals might be seen as having a special role within the community or possessing unique talents.
2025-07-26 19:43:45
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je star :
So wonderful to be seen like that
2025-07-26 01:20:29
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Tom :
I do agree, apart from one thing. I don’t use the term ‘neurodivergent’. It’s a term that’s actually quite derogatory when you think about it. Neurodiverse is much better and emphasises more what you’re trying to say.
2025-07-28 06:41:25
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sami :
God gave me the gift my son he is a blessing from angels and he is a inspiring to me
seeing through his eyes
life is simple pure and beautiful
have beautiful day x
2025-07-28 09:00:33
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Elle Maïa :
y'all need to know that native American culture and southe american indigenous culture says disabled and neuro divergent people are protected by the gods and are here to accomplish important things. the only reason any disability or neurodiversity is seen as a handicap is because of the white, male-centered colonisers.
2025-07-28 05:48:57
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Convo w/ Me :
we do experience the world differently. We experience more, deeper, and it can look so many different ways
2025-07-26 12:18:36
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Me :
extremely well said 💯, I feel like an alien most times, is good to know there are others who share a different perspective of this planet we inhabit.
2025-07-27 19:20:42
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Tracie B :
This healed a part of me. “In my own time and place “ how lovely 💕
2025-07-26 00:23:49
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didyouexpectsomethingdifferent :
Really why???
2025-07-26 07:40:24
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wildsoul42081 :
I’m Autistic. Thanks for sharing this
2025-07-28 17:43:33
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What'sMyNameAgain? :
It's my favourite interpretation of us, but I feel compelled to add: Māori is pronounced sort of like "Mow-ree". Long "ah" sound for the ā, short "o" (not oh) sound for the o. the r is a short/single rolled r, like in the Spanish word "pero".
2025-07-28 01:33:37
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lenaarnett62 :
im deff different and I wouldn't change myself for anything. its a miracle for me to know things and do things that others dont understand. I am greatful and know im in good hands. let your light shine on,we are badasses!
2025-07-27 13:37:32
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Lakisha Green :
That is the most perfect! It makes ALL the sense! Thank you for sharing!
2025-07-27 16:36:25
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demibaby♡ :
i have adhd too and that sounds like the most apt description. it's what the pathologised phenomenon of "time blindness" feels like to me and i believe it's because we are energetically aligned to the truth that time is non-linear
2025-07-28 01:44:01
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hnuequalsmc2 :
what a great sentiment.
2025-07-26 02:35:47
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Georgia Barnes :
I got autism
2025-07-26 12:39:28
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user932971773660 :
Beautiful
2025-07-28 17:13:17
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Jude_In_Session :
👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for sharing
2025-07-27 16:02:37
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Xavier :
Wow!! This is so beautiful
2025-07-27 13:49:25
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