People on the autism spectrum, has anybody stopped talking to you once they found our or you told them you’re autistic?

[MizzArtFreak89]

That’s happened to me. I’ve been avoided or some just say one world answers and quickly go to the other person to talk to. It did hurt. I used to care what others think and try to act like NT people (non disabled people) but realized it’s a waste of time and I’m wasting my own time people pleasing. I stopped. It still does but I careless what others think of me. That’s why I’m afraid to tell people that I’m autistic because I do NOT wanna be treated differently. I mean at the same time it is part of who I am so why hide it? I did tell some people when they wanted to get to know me. If they stopped talking to me because of my autism, fuck them. Can’t be everyone’s cup of tea.

[petitedollbabee]

I’ve had autistic friends have people stop talking to them because of their autism and lack of awareness with social cues. It’s really sad how rude people can be about it. I’m not autistic myself but I am neurodivergent and I’ve had people stop talking to me because of my disorder. But that’s mostly because of the stigma that society has put on ND disorders. So some NT people assume that you must be horrible if you’re ND. Honestly you’re better off without people like that in your life.. you shouldn’t have to mask or pretend to be NT just to be friends with someone.

[MizzArtFreak89]

Yeah you’re right. It’s like we don’t even matter or don’t have feelings but we do and we do matter. If someone starts disliking me or don’t wanna speak to me anymore because I’m autistic them their loss. 💖

[Anonymous]

Forget those jerk! I’m sorry but the people that stop talking to you because of your autism are completely assholes. They’re pieces of shit! It’s better to be upfront and honest about yourself and whatever you have. Sometimes that helps you see who will actually stick around and who you’re true friends are and who genuinely really cares about you. I’m also autistic and have ADHD and I don’t give a rats ass what people think of me. Remember that is THEIR problem, not yours so stop chasing after people that don’t give a shit about you and don’t waste your time if you don’t mean shit to them. I don’t mean to sound blunt but you need to move on. No use of crying over spilled milk. Life goes on and reality doesn’t give a rats as about your feelings! Toughen up buttercup.

[MizzArtFreak89]

Yeah that was pretty brutally harsh but it is true. I know reality doesn’t give a damn about our feelings and we learned that a long time ago. You make a good point. Fuck those who doesn’t wanna speak to me because of our disorder.

[Opinion Owner]

Well you asked for it so you get honest answer but at least you understand. I’m not saying to be cruel and hurt you, I’m saying it because it’s the truth and the truth isn’t always a nice thing to hear. Forget those bitches. If you claim those cunts to be your friends, they’re not. They don’t have to like you or interact with you so let them go. This is why people need to be blunt with us autistic people because we suck at reading social cues and it’s the honest truth. Don’t get mad when the truth is spoken and honesty. We’re adults so we should not sugarcoat things.

[Guardian45]

I agree. Good advice!

[Guardian45]

I'm neurodivergent, like you, but not autistic. I have dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD, PDD & PTSD. Not a great combination. We are many and varied. You have valuable qualities, seek them out! I have a friend who is a synesthete (about 4% of the world’s population).

Celebrate your divergence, or at a minimum be proud of your uniqueness!

[Guardian45]

Thank you for MHG!

[DarkLegacy]

Yeah happens to me all the time, always by women

[MizzArtFreak89]

Dang that sucks

[DarkLegacy]

Sometimes im talking to them on social media and they block when i tell them, and i have even had them ignore in my home.

[Smashingdoozy]

No, I got a whole lot of "ahh that make sense..."

[MizzArtFreak89]

Ooh okay

[Smashingdoozy]

I'm sorry you've had to experience that, but at the end of the day you're better off without them in your life