• Nythos@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Neurotypicals often feel like they’re not being listened to if a person doesn’t make eye-contact.

    I’ve gave up with even trying this anymore, if they feel it’s rude then they can deal with me asking to repeat themselves which they never want to.

    • AnarchistArtificer@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 day ago

      That’s the approach I tend to take nowadays too. I sometimes get some flack for it, but I’m not going to set myself on fire to keep others warm; burnout almost killed me, so allowing myself space to be autistic isn’t just self care — it’s survival