Autism

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A community for respectful discussion and memes related to autism acceptance. All neurotypes are welcome.

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I don't know what I like (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi, I'm flying home for my birthday (moved out of state for work, then lost my job, and been unemployed for 4 months). My mom asked what I would like her to make me for my birthday dinner, and I have no clue what to ask for. I'm just at a loss because I don't know what I like. I'm not picky, but if left to my own devices would eat mueslix for months at a time. I hate feeling attention, and worst of all pity... But that is the primary feeling when I return to my mothers home. I feel lost and trapped, as more if my life falls through my fingers like a hand desperately grasping into dry sand. Everything feels wrong and I hate that I agreed to come home at all.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

Regarding not knowing what you like, I feel the same. I started doing a list this year of things I like, and now I can answer that question much better.