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I mean, it was always there but

damn if there hasn't been extra pressure in the world to not show any "weakness", is the only way I can describe it.

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[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 23 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'm seeing the same thing, and it's heartbreaking cri

[–] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 28 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It's not an easy time to be neurodivergent yes-honey-left

[–] gingerbrat@hexbear.net 20 points 5 months ago

No, it really isn't cuddle

[–] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 22 points 5 months ago

Petite bourgeois mentality has truly infested the western world

[–] Lussy@hexbear.net 17 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Everyday I’m grateful that at least I don’t live in Australia

[–] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 17 points 5 months ago

It sucks here and it's too hot

[–] redchert@lemmygrad.ml 15 points 5 months ago

Yeah Gladly I was never officially documented as autistic, but I am still struggling and with the decline of living standards most people are kinda turning on each other and hating on everyone "less able". It feels like 2h before midnight, kinda like waiting for the walls to finally close in.

[–] Jaclope@hexbear.net 2 points 5 months ago

Agreed. Its very disheartening. My center-left liberal family is generally well-intentioned but they have their moments that really display that the progressive viewpoints are entirely oppositional theatrics and not genuine ethical value.

Big one that stands out for me was my retired silicon valley aunt coming to visit, and took us out to a fancy restaurant. I told her how I had been helping out my neighbors who live in a few tents in the park next to us. She was legit offended that I referred to the camp community in the park next door to me as my neighbors. The lack of self-awarness was pretty staggering considering where we were when it was said.