You’re autistic; you don’t understand emotions
“You’re autistic; you don’t understand emotions.”
This phrase can be hardly any more wrong. It hurts, especially when coming from the mouth of a person you care about, one you thought cared about you. It feels like a betrayal of sorts. It is demotivating, making you question yourself and why you even came to this world.
Are we subhumans? Are we not supposed to exist?
Maybe the assumption came because of the struggle of autistic people with fitting in and being socially clumsy. Still, being odd and sometimes responding to situations unexpectedly does not make autistic people mean and heartless. We can be a bit too honest at times, though many of us have mastered the skill of politeness and appropriateness. I would not laugh when hearing about your hamster that passed away. I will notice the stain on your shirt, but I will ignore it to the point that you believe I have not seen it.
Some of us express ourselves differently, but our feelings run deep. At times they are so strong that we have trouble distinguishing ours from yours, and we get overwhelmed.
Please, show respect.
Autism is not heartlessness. (Photo: Pexels)
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