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Trying to get the bus into town ...

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Advice for approaching a manager who used a slur

Arguing with boss - fluffy dressing gowns not acceptable WFH attire

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My team member lacks the basic job requirements - how do you deal with this?

Waiting 45 minutes for a bus that should be every 10/15 minutes only to be threatened by the local drunkard on the top deck to a fight whilst he's blasting tunes and chatting with his hallucinated friend in the next seat.

You can only whinge if it makes us chuckle

Abusive people on a train

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Neighbours tree is spreading

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What is this under our wallpaper?

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Spotted in her natural habitat

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A little baby hippo

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Getting too warm

A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.

I struggle making friends.

A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.

I got diagnosed yesterday!

A community for autists that are not cisgender males. We discuss the struggles, triumphs, and mundane life events that come with our autistic experience. We're LGBTQIA+ inclusive. TERFS not welcome. We are open to those who are self-suspecting autism, self-diagnosed as autistic, and formally diagnosed autistic (regardless of age), as we recognize the barriers around formal diagnosis and assessment. Please engage kindly, read the rules, and use modmail if you have any questions.

Work project was given away - again!

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How do I (23F) lower my relationship expectations with my mum (45F)?

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Apparently I have my dad's cruel streak

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My succulent has little brown spots, how do I help it?

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I found one in the wild

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Insane people on social media. Post it here.

Gorgeous cape pattern available from American Duchess's Patreon page (Link in comment)

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I'm feeling pretty angry at my parents and just wanted to get this off of my chest

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I did an impressive piece of work that is helping my company save money!

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I'm feeling pretty shit. And I can't blame anyone cause I do it to myself.

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Self employed - commissions only wage

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I feel like an arsehole for not wanting to be abused, how messed up is that?

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I've gone no contact but I still miss them

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.