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@DurmBull I moved back to NC to be near family, but because I'm a smart girl, not too near. Mom is an hour away. My sister the introvert who never leaves her house is like a mile and a half away from me. I've seen her once in the two months I've been here.
@DurmBull Teachers must be at the convocation. It's a darn fun time, being out here with 5000 of my teacher besties in a packed stadium. Gooooo school year!
@DurmBull@maxfisherRE I don't know that I'd use the word stupid. Or fail. Kinda harsh. Probably more diplomatic ways to convince them to rethink the wisdom.
@wltregay@carolina27712@lisasorg I learned it in my college public speaking class, taking a quiz to find my top traits. I was absolutely tickled to encounter it because it was a new word for me. If that's not the definition...
@wltregay@carolina27712@lisasorg I was such a goofy kid. When I went to UNCA back in the day it was the first time ever out from under parents and I called my dad to ask permission when a boy from the dorm asked me on a date.
@wltregay A rainbow of heirloom tomatoes from the farmers market layered with a ricotta and cheddar filling in a savory pastry crust. I'll let you know how it is tomorrow after I cut it.
The crust got smushed on the edge taking it out from the blind bake so it's a little wonky and I think next time I'll put the basil on top after it bakes but overall I think it looks yummy.
@DurmBull@wltregay Obv I can't speak to this kid's experience or mental state but that's around the age when my suicidal ideation started. I knew I wouldn't be able to make myself acceptable to peers and it was soul crushing. I came home daily in tears. I knew I was different but had no idea why.
@DurmBull@wltregay It's tough when you're the age beginning to understand how social acceptance is absolutely everything in life while simultaneously realizing you are - and feels as if always will be - an unwanted outcast. I got this being a chubby un-dx autistic kid around this age.