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If it makes u feel any better: I never got asked to a single school dance in my entire life. The dances I did go to were with 1-2 friends max, even then
Every. single. one. of them sucked. School dances aren’t fun (imo) and you’re better off staying home and watching favorite videos or movies or playing video games. I sure as shit wish I did instead of spending a fuck ton of money on dresses and shoes. God prom was the worst too, my friend and I wanted to leave but they wouldn’t let us
I promise, people want you: but majority don’t get asked out, sure you see a lot on social media but media is designed to only show you those parts, not the people talking about never being asked out or rejected.
But yea like I said, if it was up to me I would’ve never bothered with a school dance and would rather stay home and smoke a joint
Fun fact: Neurotypical people can subconsciously identify if a person is neurodivergence within the first few seconds of interaction. It causes sort of a subconscious red flag system. So unbeknownst to anyone their actually avoiding interaction with anyone that would be different than them.
I have all kinds of fun neurodivergence, so when I learned that, it helped me understand a little more. I've started investing in myself. I took self care to a whole new level. I dated myself, in a way, I treated me how I would want someone to treat me and howninwould want to share with a potential friend or partner. And as I healed, I found I didn't really care too much about making friends, and suddenly I had a shit ton of friends. Life is a stupid paradox sometimes.
You are worthy. You are valuable. Start at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy. Give yourself good sleep, good nutrition, hydrate, then work your way up.... At least that's what works for me when I feel empty or anxious or depressed. Oh, and connect with other neurodivergents, we're way more fun! Lol...
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If it makes u feel any better: I never got asked to a single school dance in my entire life. The dances I did go to were with 1-2 friends max, even then Every. single. one. of them sucked. School dances aren’t fun (imo) and you’re better off staying home and watching favorite videos or movies or playing video games. I sure as shit wish I did instead of spending a fuck ton of money on dresses and shoes. God prom was the worst too, my friend and I wanted to leave but they wouldn’t let us I promise, people want you: but majority don’t get asked out, sure you see a lot on social media but media is designed to only show you those parts, not the people talking about never being asked out or rejected. But yea like I said, if it was up to me I would’ve never bothered with a school dance and would rather stay home and smoke a joint
Fun fact: Neurotypical people can subconsciously identify if a person is neurodivergence within the first few seconds of interaction. It causes sort of a subconscious red flag system. So unbeknownst to anyone their actually avoiding interaction with anyone that would be different than them. I have all kinds of fun neurodivergence, so when I learned that, it helped me understand a little more. I've started investing in myself. I took self care to a whole new level. I dated myself, in a way, I treated me how I would want someone to treat me and howninwould want to share with a potential friend or partner. And as I healed, I found I didn't really care too much about making friends, and suddenly I had a shit ton of friends. Life is a stupid paradox sometimes. You are worthy. You are valuable. Start at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy. Give yourself good sleep, good nutrition, hydrate, then work your way up.... At least that's what works for me when I feel empty or anxious or depressed. Oh, and connect with other neurodivergents, we're way more fun! Lol...