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the people I know don't listen and often hear the opposite of what I say. That's why I have to repeat myself a lot.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I have repeated that I am overstimulated and everyone needs to get the fuck out of my way too many times over the decades. I don't people anymore. It's simple really.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I'm just starting to say this openly when overstimulated. I never even recognized it until recently. I have words for this now...! and I'm going to use them and not feel ashamed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Exactly! I want to go home is not an invitation for a discussion on why I should stay. It's my compromise for telling you that I am leaving in a nice way.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I try that on the roads but nobody seems to move out the way for me. I should try one of those flashy lights and wailing noise maybe?