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Autistic Ang's avatar

You’ve put into words something I think so many of us feel but rarely know how to express, that our inner worlds become places of refuge, even of real joy, when the outer world can’t seem to meet us halfway. And that you’ve learned to cultivate playfulness and creativity within yourself instead of waiting for others to recognize or respond to it. That sense of “isolation by choice,” as you put it, is SO relatable. It’s like you’ve built a world where you’re not just safe, but free to explore and feel completely at home. I appreciate your perspective.

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Audhdpainter's avatar

Absolutely yes to a rich inner life as a safe haven. I'm really with you on this!

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