In instances where infantilization is involved, yes. But nowadays I won’t go back to relying on someone who does that to me

I relate to this so much

This. Mint is one of my favourite distros and what I started with. I had tried Ubuntu, but this was the distro that made using Linux as a daily driver possible. Now I’ve moved on to Debian Stable. But Mint allowed me to get into Linux and get a good understanding of the basics.

Literally me

Ultimately, it depends on if it is an issue in terms of your threat model. I have noproblems with people using some proprietary tools. Sometimes you do need things to just work, unfortunately.

I don’t know if Google Camera would share the information with Sandboxed Google Play. However, something to be careful of, is if you have two apps by the same developer (Google in this case), and you have network permissions for only one of them. The developer could share those permissions with their other app. TheHatedOne did a podcast episode on this. He checked with a GrapheneOS developer beforehand, and found, that this is possible.

Crackers and hommus. Not exactly sufficient when I’m very hungry

Well, since you asked, I will mention some things.

Firstly, I am tired of being infantilized. So many people have done this to me in my own life. People who call themselves friends and family who want me to succeed and do well. It’s makes me extremely enraged. I am very sick of people belittling me in this fashion. I absolutely hate it. Can’t people just give me some respect and autonomy as my own self? I don’t understand the obsession with wanting to control other people. In fact I am very tired of it. I feel people do not respect me.

Secondly, I feel very lonely, and have very few genuine friends. I have some online friends who are good. But very few irl. In fact, I am wanting more autistic friends. I am planning on going to social groups for autistic people. I am hoping this works out for me. I won’t lie, I am nervous about it.

Thirdly, why is finding a job that is suitable to my sensory needs so difficult for me? I am tired of it. I listened to people for too long on what I should do with my life. I bitterly regret doing this. I made a lot of decisions based on what people thought I should do. This was all infantilization, and it was more what these people wanted me to do. I’m really fed up, people suck.

I wonder how many users Matrix has?

Honestly, sometimes I lie down on my back when doing mindfulness. I’ve only just started trying to make it a regular practice, but I’ve been using an app called Medito. It’s an app developed by a nonprofit organisation, that you can donate to. I really like the daily meditations on there. You can start doing daily meditations for as short as 3 minutes, as you can select different time lengths that you would like to use that day. With starting a new habit, its always good to start small and build up, to make it more achievable to do on a consistent basis. I am also in a position where I really need this, as my attention has been so bad lately.

Coffee makes me jittery, so nope

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I’m with you on it being so confusing. That’s constantly my experience with socialisation. Maybe I could try being upfront as well. I’m still not very open about being autistic. Although, I don’t necessarily need to give that level of detail in my explanation. Sometimes, I just get tired of trying.

You’re perspective is good, because it’s challenging my own perspective in a constructive way.

I’m not sure it is useful to label anyone as neurotypical. It’s a point on a scale, a notional best fit, and not a reality. Sure, some people are closer to that point, but I find everyone has their own diversity.

That might be the black and white thinking coming out. But it may also be the point I’m at. I’m frustrated, because I have a hard time connecting with others, and I’m trying to figure out why that is, and what I can do, to change that.

That said, some folk, no matter what, just might not have much to say, so don’t be hard on yourself.

Yeah okay. I have a tendency towards self-criticism.

Also, what are you really into?

I like certain niche anime’s, like Serial Experiments Lain, Ergo Proxy, and some not so niche but are interesting conceptually, like Psycho-Pass. I seem to find Japan interesting, despite the cultural issues they appear to have. I like psychology and philosophy, especially around trying to be the best person reasonably possible, and trying to let go, of what one cannot control. To challenge my unhealthy behaviours and thoughts, and guide myself to a more healthy outlook. I also seem to find anything that relates to understanding myself interesting, because I have struggled to understand why I always struggled, when others appeared not to. Even if what I saw of others was just a facade? I care a lot about trying to have a good quality of life, and building meaningful relationships with others. Though, I find the latter very difficult.

What are you really into?

Maybe I’m being too black and white in my thinking.

Interesting getting a different perspective. I guess as humans we aren’t all so different. Maybe we are in neurotypes, but we may all be more similar than I expected.

Not sure why this got so many down votes. But interesting getting a perspective from the other side.

You have some good points. I have assumed them as neurotypicals, for one reason or another.

Maybe, I could try being mindful of everyone’s communication style. Trying different things, and seeing what works best for each person.

I don’t think I consciously pressure them. I generally don’t initiate deep conversation, as it has not always gone well in the past, so now I just mask with small talk, despite hating it. But I will try to be mindful of my approach nonetheless.

This is exactly what I’m experiencing right now. It is very disorienting.

Not everyone can afford a diagnosis. In some countries it can cost thousands just to get diagnosed.