2026-09-19 09:47 UTC
@KatyElphinstone@mas.to It's super helpful. Like others, I tend to feel deeply for others' pain, but I don't think I've lost scope of the big picture (I am also interested in the systems that cause harm, whether intentional or not). However, I see how useful it can be to bring more focus to that big picture when, for example, communicating than the feelings themselves because it's more helpful in the long run. Really great discussion!
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@KatyElphinstone@mas.to 2026-09-19 10:00
@Furthering@convo.casa I've got into trouble in therapy settings over this, and was interested to learn later that I'm by no means the only autistic person this has happened to. Because what are my/our experiences without context? How, for example, examine a hetero relationship without bringing the issue of patriarchy into the room? The issue of racism without ever mentioning the therapist being white + in a position of power? The issue of being neurodivergent in a world not designed for us? Things can't be solved that way, to my mind. #Therapy #Autistic