#autismbrain contradictions

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Loves people (friends, family, loved ones)

Hates people (crowds, large groups of strangers)

Loves rules (that make sense)

Hates rules (that don't)

Loves learning new things (that interest me)

Hates learning new things (that don't)

Loves conversation (that is meaningful)

Hates conversation (that isn't)

Loves going out (to places that are quiet, relaxing)

Hates going out (to places that are loud and overstimulating)

Loves reading (short, digestible content)

Hates reading (long books)

Loves being alone (to recuperate after social interactions)

Hates being alone (for long/extended periods of time)

Loves physical touch (firm hugs)

Hates physical touch (soft/gentle caresses)

Loves the sun (when it's not in my eyes)

Hates the sun (when it is)

Loves the rain (when I'm watching it from indoors)

Hates the rain (when I'm getting wet by it)

Loves traditions (that remind me of wonderful things)

Hates traditions (that don't seem to have a purpose)

Loves planning (and being in control of future events)

Hates planning (and committing to said future events)

Loves being impulsive (when it gets my needs met immediately)

Hates being impulsive (when it conflicts with my needs)

Loves being autistic (when others understand & appreciate my differences)

Hates being autistic (when others judge me for my needs and refuse to accommodate them)

Note: Autism looks different in everyone. This is how mine manifests. It might not look the same in someone else.