It's ADHD, Autism, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, aspd, etc etc etc etc
“neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior”
So, it’s very broad, if you feel like it describes you then it does as far as we're concerned
1.) ableist language=post or comment will probably get removed (enforced case by case, some comments will be removed and restored due to complex situations). repeated use of ableist language=banned from comm and possibly site depending on severity. properly tagged posts with CW can use them for the purposes of discussing them
2.) always assume good faith when dealing with a fellow nd comrade especially due to lack of social awareness being a common symptom of neurodivergence
2.5) right to disengage is rigidly enforced. violations will get you purged from the comm. see rule 3 for explanation on appeals
3.) no talking over nd comrades about things you haven't personally experienced as a neurotypical chapo, you will be purged. If you're ND it is absolutely fine to give your own perspective if it conflicts with another's, but do so with empathy and the intention to learn about each other, not prove who's experience is valid. Appeal process is like appealing in user union but you dm the nd comrade you talked over with your appeal (so make it a good one) and then dm the mods with screenshot proof that you resolved it. fake screenies will get you banned from the site, we will confirm with the comrade you dm'd.
3.5) everyone has their own lived experiences, and to invalidate them is to post cringe. comments will be removed on a case by case basis depending on determined level of awareness and faith
4.) Interest Policing will not be tolerated in any form. Support your comrades in their joy!
Further rules to be added/ rules to be changed based on community input
RULES NOTE: For this community more than most we understand that the clarity and understandability of these rules is very important for allowing folks to feel comfortable, to that end please don't be afraid to be outspoken about amendments and addendums to these rules, as well as any we may have missed
This could basically be a checklist to determine "is this person not autistic"?
When are we going to reckon with the fact that job interviews are designed to keep the neurodiverse out?
Ye ye, thank you. That's approximately the strat I have been using.
I'm just working on the Big Lie that covers for my mental breakdown and subsequent 4-5 years of unemployment. Or a collection of fabrications to rewrite history a little bit. It's a slow burn process because I'm just not quite ready yet but it has to be sooner than later.
Such a great post btw. You are a gem.
Any time. I was 'working for an overseas startup' and doing private tutoring over that period. In theory, employers aren't allowed to discriminate against people with caring duties, so if you were 'caring for a family member' for some of that time it could pass the sniff test. In practice they'll drop you as soon as they find out you're not available 24/7 so you'll need to lie and present it as something resolved in the past. Sounds like you're across most of it. Getting your narrative consistent and mustering the immense energy to start the gruelling, life-denying trudge of job hunting again is like getting into an MMA octagon after only practicing on wii boxing. It's worthy of all my respect and encouragement.
You too. You've clearly been down this path and found your way. I admire this. Well done. I see you.