I just wanted to stop in and take a moment of thanks for this group. At first I didn't like the labels and thought the word autistic horribly ugly and fearful. I still do, but it doesn't matter anymore because now I can see the people behind the words. Perhaps more accurately, I can see the people inside their words, and by their words. There's more than one person in here that writes like their brain is going to explode sometimes. I now recognize that as a likeness, a sameness unto me. Now, obviously not all the neurally diverse live in their words like I do, but it does my heart no end of good to periodically see somebody else get lost in the rushing madness of flowing words and spiralling thoughts. I always thought I was just crazy. Now I see other people who probably look just as crazy and it makes me feel strangely good because I know what it feels like, I know where their head state is, I know the dance. And I'm so glad I'm not the only one.

On a side note, when I first found this place, I remember reading something derisive about how aspies couldn't even get along with each other, and sure, it can be difficult sometimes, but not really. Not compared to everyone else. I really feel like I've found my own kind. And no one else is nearly as interesting. What a boring life most people must lead!