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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm actually teaching my kids the opposite. It's important to form connections with people, and fitting in is part of that. Good manners are ways to make other people feel comfortable. Societal norms are how we avoid anarchy. Flouting this is not a good thing.

If you have a disability such as autism, then people should make allowances for that. There are also resources to help you. You could join groups for people with autism and form connections.

Bucking society at large is generally some form of disability/mental illness. You can also do some odd things privately, as long as there's no moral or legal issue at hand. You don't need to broadcast every part of your life. But if you're running into frequent problems, then you need professional help. You'll likely be much happier once you get your diagnosis and get help for how to manage it.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. Isolation is terrible. I hope it gets better for you.
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I do not intentionally flout social norms, and I find it offensive you would accuse me of such. I try very hard to fit in.

I do not have autism. Yes, I've been screened. I just...want to be basic, want to be like the moms I meet, and can't figure out how. [/quote]

My apologies for the confusion. I meant that the people saying that being weird is great are glorifying flouting social norms. However - intentionally or not, it sounds like you're violating some norms.

Start with your primary care physician and share what's going on. The PCP should be able to direct to to the correct specialists to help. Good luck.[/quote]

I think this poster is weird. Like creepy weird. [/quote]

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