not autistic

Amanda Riddell
Dec 19, 2024
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A lot of my hurt feelings come from this consistent attitude that I was autistic that I've felt from the NZSM and the theatre dorks. That shit, particularly from the back channels, was demeaning, insulting, and unhelpful. Sorta weird too. I'm well-known for speaking well. I was just holding my emotions in because that's what men are supposed to ... and even then I was more emotional and fey.

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Amanda Riddell

Dec 19, 2024

This is from my collection of self-confidence memes.