I'm curious… how do fellow Autistics feel when one of your posts blows up on social media?

I often feel a weird combination of validation and dread at the same time with a bit of an instinct to hide.

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@JeremyMallin I generally enjoy it for the first few hours. The more it gets boosted, the longer it "lives", the more certain I am that some asshole will jump into the fray.

I'm usually right when it comes to that.

I tolerate it though, because if not to be heard, why else would I post?

I admit though, I usually go through a period where I need to back off from social media and withdraw, usually for a couple of days I won't post much (even if I'm boosting or whatever)