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Having Autism and feeling like I'm a complete loser (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by BlueWorld2007@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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So recently I feel like I don't fit in anymore, like the world is turning around in shame to me. Help?

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[–] Waluigis_Talking_Buttplug@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago (3 children)

If it makes you feel any better, plenty of people who don't have autism also feel like losers.

[–] BlueWorld2007@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

oh?

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yep. Your feelings are authentic and meaningful, but are not unique.

Edit not sure why I was downvoted, OP asked for clarification and I provided it. Many people from all walks of live feel like a loser. They matter.