How Autism Affects Your Ability To Connect | Soul Boom Clips

[@rebeccamuntean1320]

I thank God for Rick Glassman!

[@ambur4200]

The part about not recognizing someone else’s discomfort or disinterest really hit. Same with the exhaustion of trying to piece things together instead of being present. I’m glad other people experience this though. Thanks for putting this out 🩵

[@utkarsh2746]

I had never heard it being explained like that, "trying to piece things together instead of being present". That just changed my whole perspective. Particularly since I've always been told I'm just not paying attention. Being around people feels like such a chore when you're constantly approaching it like trying to deal with a problem.

[@deathwishtommy9773]

It’s like “I would love to listen to what you have to say, but I am trying so hard to understand how you feel and how to respond appropriately, that I am unable to respond without a delay. I’m just juggling several conversations at the same time.”