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Richard (Autistic All Along)'s avatar

Great post. You are highlighting an issue I know very little about and that's invaluable. So, thank you.

By the way, "I don’t play oppression Olympics" is now my favorite line ever.

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Daria Zeoli's avatar

Thank YOU! Asexuality is sometimes called an "invisible" orientation, so whenever I'm seen, it's a win.

And I will call out the oppression Olympics whenever I deem it necessary! :)

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Amelia M. Burton's avatar

This part hit me like a truck: What I heard was: “Go fuck yourself.” Literally. Correctively.

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Daria Zeoli's avatar

It’s been years and it still sticks with me. I remember asking my best friend at the time if I’d interpreted it correctly, because… he wouldn’t do that, would he? (He would.)

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