not saying one should be ashamed of ones disabilities

But that’s the point though. In our (at least western because that’s the ones I’m familiar with) societies it is shameful to have disabilities. And pride is the opposite of shame. It’s resistance against the norm

I get what you’re saying, but the way I look at it is as a protest. A recognition that we’re here, despite society’s best efforts to sweep us under the rug

And it’s not just pets either, wildlife also gets affected by firework

You’re definitively forgetting about other important insects for agriculture such as worms

Frankly at this point self-diagnosis shouldn’t be as demonized as it is. Because getting a diagnosis is, 1. Expensive, 2. Involved as all hell sometimes, 3. Not all professionals being great, and 4. In certain countries cough the US cough, it gets you literally put on a list

I say this as someone who is diagnosed. Just preface any statements you make with you not being professionally diagnosed and that you think you might likely have it and such, and you should be fine. Ultimately the point of the diagnosis is to help you. If you feel like the autistic framework is useful to understanding yourself, use it.

I wouldn’t call bread or yoghurt prepared instead of processed personally though, they’ve been through multiple chemical and biological processes.

Ultra processes foods is something that tends to be more appropriate I think. That’s stuff like chips or fast food. Though even that I consider fine to eat in moderation, and I, personally, do. Though I agree it would be better if I completely cut those out. I just tend to eat a lot of pre-made foods due to disability reasons (frozen pizzas, pastas, and the like)

But yeah, I do know that the US has some very lax food laws unfortunately. So maybe that is a big part of the difference

I feel like this is you fighting phantoms. I highly doubt anyone would want to actively help someone die instead like, referring them to a psychologist or therapist or something

I guess it still leaves store-bought bread out I guess. Or yoghurt. Or milk

But nah, I really do think it’s extreme. Pre-made food isn’t bad for you

Either that or I’m just being European, idk

And nobody forces you to have kids, you know? If anything that’s just saying to make sure to make choices that you will be happy with in your life

As you grow you will keep appreciating the growing amounts of personal development

Eventually you think back to when you were worried about turning 25 and you’ll think “why would I ever wanna be 25 again? I had so much less knowledge and experience back then”

Lmaoo building the Bob Semple tank, now that’s something

And herein lies the core of the issue of “business is a warzone/you need to be ruthless”

It’s in the business’ best interest to treat their employees well

If you have no allies, who are you left with?

Yeah but like, the water is just going to clean everything off. Especially turbulent water like a hot tub

Actually, you’re right, I didn’t even think about it

If I wrote “I love to read, I read an interesting book every day”, then the way you say the latter ‘read’ shifts from my original example, and it depends on context that comes later in the sentence

Wack

“I love to read, I read an interesting book yesterday”

Seriously, who came up with this shit 😭

What do you mean ruined?

I will never be able to look at chickens the same

I haven’t read the books (yet), so I don’t know how closely it resembles the condition in reality, but crucially, it’s a real thing, it’s not a magical fantasy possesion

But I mean like… so what?

There was a need/desire for a word describing this concept, it was created, and is now used. It’s a new word

…you do realize that all words are made up, right?

Only older people from what I’ve seen. At least, whenever I hear a ping out in public, it’s always someone older

So, to answer your question, no, not really