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@LadyParadis Just saw a post from this lovely person where she was thanking the wonderful people who take time to post about their day, replying and posting in a pleasant and caring way.... What an awesome description of life here on #mastodon, particularly if you're coming from that other place.

It reminds me of something that happened when we moved from a metropolitan city in Wisconsin and into a much smaller town in Virginia. Very early on, we realized that complete strangers were waving at us as we drove by. Not flipping us off as they usually do in the big city (an exaggeration!), but it was still a remarkable difference in culture & friendliness. And a welcome change!

That is just how I feel about Mastodon. I'm seeing more and more people commenting about how much more "social" Mastodon is than the other place (or any other social media, actually) and it gives me hope that I'm not just in a honeymoon phase -- but that that this truly is a way of life on Mastodon!

#TheLittleThings #Kindness #JoinIn

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Not mine. Pinched from T2.
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Digital art called "Honey Trapped"

Check out more at my website - http://lucydyerart.co.uk

Thanks 🙂

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https://neuroclastic.com/ways-society-gaslights-autistics/

"5. Their version of empathy is, “I accept and appreciate X, but if you become more like us, it won’t be a problem.”"

"24. Telling us to “be ourselves,” but when we actually are they basically say, “but not like that.”

"35. Always being “ Too Much.” Living in a perpetual state of apology for my too-Muchness and being expected to come from a place of gratitude and deference for the rest of the world “tolerating” it."

50 Ways Society Gaslights and Stonewalls Autistic People

Autistic people, adults and children, are infantilized, gaslighted, and manipulated regularly by society– individuals and institutions. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation tha…

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https://neuroclastic.com/50-reasons-why-an-autistic-adult-may-be-in-a-bad-mood/

"They may be replaying a conversation they had earlier in their head, terrified that something went wrong that they hadn’t realised at the time, worried they’ve put their foot in their mouth– or worse."

"Maybe they were quietly looking forward to something; but, now that it’s here, they are overwhelmed by a combination of fear it won’t be as good as they hoped and panic that something could go wrong. I hate this feeling. "

My "I DO want to see you, but also not" mood.

50 Reasons why an Autistic Adult may be in a Bad Mood

Pete Wharmby lists 50 reasons an autistic person might be in a bad mood, even if sensory issues, alexithymia, or being non-speaking (even if temporarily) can make it difficult to communicate.

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#autism "All our lives, in one way or another, we have been adapting to a society that functions in ways that are not natural to us. Therapies often emphasize that we extinguish or at least mask our autistic traits, including not expressing our discomfort." https://neuroclastic.com/toxic-positivity-gaslighting-and-tone-policing-autistic-people/
Toxic Positivity, Gaslighting, and Tone Policing Autistic People

Non-autistic people have a habit of tone policing autistics, sending the message that to be heard, one must communicate as if they are not autistic.

NeuroClastic
I’m not very good at posting consistently on here (or anywhere else either), I’m #curious - Do other #autistic or #neurodivergent people find it difficult to engage with #SocialMedia ? I go to post and just think actually I have nothing of value to say so I don’t say anything. But then part of me does want to engage with it…I don’t know, I guess I just find it a weird juxtaposition in my life! #SundayThoughts #JoinIn #chat
Nobody loves anything like Rufio loves a #catnip mouse! 🤣🫠😵‍💫 #caturday #CatsOfMastodon #cat #LazySunday
A little #NewYear #gardening to start off in a good headspace. We have a #VegPatch that currently has nothing in it and is lookin super neglected. #GoodIntentions to do more with it this year. Any #GardeningTips welcome! (UK climate appropriate veg that doesn’t require a greenhouse) #JoinIn #chat #GardenersOfMastodon
11 years ago today our two tiny little fluffy terrors came into our lives. Sadly Kinobe is no longer with us, we miss her every day, but Rufio remains the adorable naughty little punk we always knew he would be! #caturday #KittensOfMastodon #CatsOfMastodon #NewYearsEve #Catstodon