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pathfinder

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58 years old, ish (Yes, I'm sticking with this lie, because it still remains my only chance for immortality) Autistic and British. Into philosophy and spiritualism and pretty much anything that might explain the meaning of life, up to and including that it might really be 42.
Male, he/him

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ashleyspencer, (edited ) to random
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I can contribute to :)

Added 3 little moss balls and 3 rocks with juniper moss to the fish tank for my future betta fish.

Once the new heater gets here I’ll start the cycle process.

pathfinder,
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@ashleyspencer
I was wondering how your in house cat entertainment unit was going on.

darrellpf, to actuallyautistic
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I used to think I didn't really script. Now I realize that's pretty much all I do, every moment. Not just one script but many possibilities.

I think that's why I have such trouble in group conversations. By the time I choose the exact right words the conversation has already moved along. That also means I stay silent in most group conversations because what I want to say lags what I'm hearing.

Same idea with awkward pauses in one on one.

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pathfinder,
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I think the reason I struggled to recognise that I scripted, beyond the obvious prep for important meetings, was because over the years I'd built up such a flexible pallet of options. They give me a sense of versatility that concealed the fact that they were all created scripts at one point.

pathfinder,
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@darrellpf @actuallyautistic
In terms of social interactions very possibly. We tend to have to process quite a bit in terms of working out implied as well as explicit meanings and the potential responses, whether pre-scripted or not, that are required.
In other areas we tend to be bottom up thinkers. Building understanding from the elements, rather than assuming implied understanding from the whole. This means we take longer, but generally also means that we will tend to have a much deeper and complete understanding once we get there.

chevalier26, to random
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@actuallyautistic Anyone ever tell you that you were being "too negative" or a "Debby downer" when stating facts about something? Just happened to me earlier with my family. In this case it was reasons why I prefer not to travel often (routine change haha). The whole time I was thinking, "but I'm not trying to be negative..."

pathfinder,
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@chevalier26 @actuallyautistic
Alone we are at our most relaxed, open and therefore vulnerable. Sudden intrusions are bound to impact.

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