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Forkbeard Jon's avatar

I think this is a fascinating piece of work, and I certainly identify with some of those categories. I'd make 2 observations. Firstly, all of your categories tend to imply the issue is with *us*. And secondly (and not entirely unrelated), sometimes I don't like socialising with NTs because they are so damn boring. I really, really don't give a crap about many of the things that seem vital to them, and I don't see why I should waste my hard won leisure time in faking interest when I could be doing genuinely interesting stuff.

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andrew's avatar

A other truly excellent article on an important aspect of neurodiversity.

As you mention, finding kinship with other neurodivergent people is vital to a sense of belonging out there for those of us who are neurodivergent.

It's not that we necessarily prefer to socialise with fellow neurodivergents, it's just that it is so much more comfortable to do so, for the reasons you state - and therefore these feel like more worthy friendships and more likely to be long lasting than with neurotypical people.

I know you will never think it yourself - due to your beautiful humility - but it is to your credit, Jeanie, that it is you who have created this sort of environment where so many of us can feel LIBERATED for possibly the first time in our lives.

Lovely article - a perfect summary of how I personally feel about the subject you are writing about - so thanks for giving this topic such clarity 🙂

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