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"I would never bully someone for being autistic!" (sh.itjust.works)
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[โ€“] Deestan@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"I know that social cues are hard for you and you are trying your best and I can't expect you to get it right on the first try, but I will shame you when you do and react like you didn't even try or did it on purpose."

[โ€“] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

"or react like you didnt even try"

tbh, they are often in the same boat with autistic people. normies are allowed to be offended and not be able to make the connection to autism.

they should practice kindness but so should the rest of us.