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31 May 2025 12:29 AM
31 May 2025 12:29 AM
I liked how @AuntGlow put it
Things that made me smile today
I know it seems like I don't get it all the time, that I don't branch out and that I'm stuck in my ways. But the fact is that I plan meticulously for things that may happen, I cope ahead really really well, but that's AHEAD, not in the moment.
Unexpected change I don't handle well and asking me to reach out in the moment to whoever is online isn't something I can do easily, it never has been.
I find small talk difficult, so when I'm struggling, to ask me to
It's too overwhelming for me to do that if I'm going to continue with this emotion regulation thing that seems to be required in order to adult.
I find it difficult to engage with more than one person at a time or talk about things that don't have a purpose in my head.
It's like everyone I interact with here, I have learned how to interact with that suits me and learned who's best suited for different situations.
I try and jump in but it is so hard and exhausting for me when I'm normally already depleted from the onslaught of triggers in my everyday life.
I'm not the only neurodivergent on here and I've learned that a lot of us are like this, from my best friend to various users who have talked about it on here.
I'm still trying to understand.
Gratitude 12. Actually being able to be in a frame of mind to write that.
31 May 2025 09:45 AM
31 May 2025 09:45 AM
Thanks for sharing @avant-garde ! That's amazing that you have been able to put down all these points.
We are all different and that's what makes us unique and special.
Guess what? I'm going to get a few Happy Meals just to get the squishmallows. I'm so excited. I don't eat the stuff, but the squishmallows are cute as.
Thank you @avant-garde for being you. Thank you for being open and transparent and having the willingness to launch into the deep (often out of your comfort zone). You are a real inspiration.
Have a great day and I'll respond when I'm on next.
31 May 2025 10:11 AM
31 May 2025 10:11 AM
@tyme you can buy the toys separately without the happy meal for $2.50 each
03 Jun 2025 03:54 PM
03 Jun 2025 03:54 PM
I loved reading this and seeing your reflections - that's definitely something to be grateful for. 🥰 @avant-garde
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