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Edited by Finky Bean: 10/22/2015 11:43:46 PM
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Autistics Deserve Respect! Autistic Lives Matter!

Before speaking on the behalf of all those with this terrible disorder, here is my story: I am an eleventh grader who's had difficulties growing up in elementary school. There was harassment, physical aggression, even people telling me to go kill myself. This kind of stuff discouraged me from socializing with people. These repeated attacks ended around eighth grade. By the beginning of my tenth grade year, I saw myself becoming more respected; at least I thought. I met this girl in early December. I'd really gotten to know her (I thought). We talked a lot, and I developed feelings for her by the middle of January. When I asked her out two weeks after I'd come to the realization and feared rejection, my fear was confirmed, and I was five days late. We talked even more after this, and we started getting personal with each other. By the time she was done with him in July, it really messed her up. Last week, she was supposedly talking to her classmates about people they disliked. Then my name was mentioned by her. She went on to discuss how she thought I was really weird and creepy because I would text her once a month. I couldn't believe it when I heard from my friend I was being backstabbed: just for looking out for someone I cared about. I hate bending over backwards for people, then getting -blam!-ed in the ass. This was just so unethical after how close we were. I cared for her and tried comforting her after her boyfriend cheated on her, and this is my reward. She knew I have autism, too. I'm afraid everyone is going to turn against me. I did nothing wrong. Whenever she and her friends laugh, I feel so insecure. I'm always afraid it is about me. This psycho has gotten me all paranoid and cynical. This feels like the Red Scare all over again. Why are people taking advantage of me for my differences? I'm growing sick and tired of this cruel world. There is no telling how much more I can take. I feel hopeless. I've already accepted getting out of high school a complete virgin, but I don't want to become nothing in the eyes of society. I foresee contempt everywhere I walk. I don't want to have a repeat of elementary school. I wish my life would matter to others around me. That is all I want as someone who struggles though life, wishing people would stop hurting him. Without further ado, here are my statements: I'm sick and tired of people looking at autistic people as deformities; sub-humans; jokes. Why can't we accept the differences of others if those people discriminated against cannot help who they are? Do you think that that person sitting alone with his head pointing at the ground is proud of his identity? Do you think they feel like a contribution to society? How would you feel if they woke up one morning, thinking about how they're unwanted in society, and took their own life? Would you be proud of yourself for taking someone's life in your hand and crushing it? Autism is a disorder everyone should be sensitive about. It is no laughing matter.

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  • Edited by JohnWilkesBooth: 10/24/2015 3:14:50 PM
    Mind if I ask you what you get on this I scored a 33 and am wondering how legitimate it is http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/autism.htm 0-29 No autism 30-33 possible autism 34+ Likely Autism

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    • Feel this story is more about dude getting stuck in friend zone, than autism. Girls do this all the time not just to autistic guys. Guy talks to girl, girl talks to guy, guy likes girl, girl gets doesn't like guy but keeps him around cuz he holds her books and stuff. Girl gets boy friend, douche boyfriend does something douchy. Girl now things all boys are douche. Girl makes popular friends do to breaking up with douche guy. Popular friends don't like you. Girl now doesn't like you to fit in crowd.

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    • Dude, don't even worry about losing your virginity in high school. There's so much pressure to have sex and it's total bullshit. For now just worry about keeping your grades up, getting a great job, earning a ton of cash, and showing those assholes how much better you are than them. Show them how much you can accomplish despite having autism, despite all the bullying and people tearing you down. Every single person on this planet has and incredible amount of potential, way more than they often realize, and your peers are going to waste all of theirs because they're too worried about fûcking around and living in the moment. Don't waste yours. Live for the future. Push through the pain of the present right now and build a future where you can live happily and show them how great you can be. Life's hard, but it's not impossible. It's not completely out of your control. You can shape whatever kind of life you want for yourself. The more beautiful the life, the more work it's going to take, but like I said; we [i]all[/i] have the potential to create a beautiful masterpiece of a life, even you, even if you don't think so right now. So work hard, be strong, show them who's boss and go kick life's ass.

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      • Autism is a stain on the human gene pool.

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      • Confront her about it.

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      • Amen, brother.

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      • Nice blog

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      • Edited by Clone: 10/25/2015 1:33:02 PM
        What happens in high school doesn't mean shit once you get out. HOWEVER, your grades DO matter. Once you're out of high school and in college or whatever you plan to after, shit like this won't matter. Power through it, get good grades, make a lot of money, and then laugh in their faces.

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      • I've been diagnosed with autism, but in my particular case it's so high functioning it really isn't there. But eh. I learned to stop giving a shit about what other people think of me.

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      • One of my best friends has autism. He's just like me, but he just talks slower and is really shy. I don't see him as a lesser person because of his "disability".

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      • Tl;dr?

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        • I'm autistic. From my experience, it's just better to tell people you do have autism so everyone can understand you better.

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        • Is it makes you feel any better all those people that were mean will die one day and will be nothing more than decomposing rot in the ground

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        • It's just fags that think they're cool and take their perfect lives for granted. It's ok buddy

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        • Edited by GoFish75: 10/24/2015 8:50:20 PM
          Don't worry man, it's just high school.

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        • No they dont

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        • The posts on here are making me feel sick for you... I think he did earn respect. You showed that you cared for someone and you were back stabbed. Unfortunately, that is a part of life. It happens all the time. Don't let it get you down. One negative experience at a time and you'll learn how to deal with situations as such. Best of luck to you.

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          • I think you should unautistic yourself with the power of dewritos, casual

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          • Edited by zxNimbus: 10/24/2015 5:53:51 PM
            Lol retard [spoiler]jk friend[/spoiler]

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          • Down Syndrome Master Race

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            • Its your fault you got flu shots

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              • 1. paragraph man 2. Respect is earned 3. Almost everyone goes through this shit in high school 4. This is the internet. 99% don't care or think your rant is stupid 5. God damnit learn how to hit return and make some paragraphs

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                • I don't think that is specifics to you those people are just like that to everybody Stay strong and realize in the end non of high school really matters in the end

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                • Everybody deserves respect, but in this world you gotta earn it

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                • Autism is on a scale, unlike Down syndrome. Some people with autism function on a higher level, than others. Like Asperger's syndrome. Still they deserve respect. I hate to see someone who can't help themselves be bullied for their condition. Anyone who is rude to autistic people should be killed by storm caller.

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                • I'm autistic and proud

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