@LaGuera2858
Omg, my partner has said a few times to me that I am mean (which is something I've heard in the past from friends and acquaintances). What my friends/acquaintances never went on to say is that (and this is what my partner says) "you often come across as very mean, but I know you dont intentionally mean to be mean" 13:32 it's nice to have someone finally get me, to an extent if you know what I mean. Cuz most people just up and leave.
@jamescolahan9023
You are my primary positive brain man. Thank you for all your help and support 🤗I’m blessed to have you in my life.
@autisticMargo
My autistic spouse is way more social Than I am, he's deaf and autistic and he still wants to communicate with all sorts of people all the time. So sometimes we travel to an event or something separately. So I can sneak away when I want to. I will go to things with him with earplugs and noise canceling headphones and We just both do our own thing and get what we want out of these events and experiences and it works out. I personally get enough socialization during my full-time job.So outside of that I don't need any more neuro.Typical socialization.I enjoy being with my autistic family and get recharged with them.
@meh_lady
I saw a comment on a video once that absolutely blew my mind. To paraphrase, they theorized that people with autism aren't ego driven. We give and take truths as they are. We aren't big on titles or hierarchies. We hold ourselves to high standards. We strive for fairness to all. Unfortunately we can appear egocentric on the outside and people have to be really close to us in order to see that we (in general, of course) aren't. I have put so much thought and journaling into that concept. It's been absolutely fascinating to explore!
@xhannnnahx
You're my #1 go-to source, and you absolutely cripple me with your intentional and unintentional autistic Aussie humor. I was losing it at 20 min XD I save most of your videos for future reference. Great stuff.
@Catlily5
I have autism and ADHD. My boyfriend of 13 years has ADHD. It works for us but that doesn't mean that it would work for everyone. Do what works for you.
@wilhelmschmidt7240
I definitely struggle in relationships with a lot of these things. I try to manage myself as best I can and explain my needs so they don't come off as offensive (many people find the need to withdraw and take alone time offensive for some reason) but I feel like it's very difficult to find a partner willing to understand the differences and work with me on them, rather than expecting me to fundamentally change myself to fit their expectations of normal entirely. If I ever had a partner that I said "I need to take tonight to myself, I'm feeling really burned out." and they just said "Sure babe, text me when you are done, I'll find something for myself to do." I would be a happy man.
@rebeccachapman1231
I hate that whole "my truth, your truth" thing that has gotten popular lately. It doesn't even make any sense.
@HispanicHarpie
I really like listening to Orion because he makes me feel validated with the way he talks. Like, I unintentionally talk loud, go into random 'rants' and tangents, and can be perceived as boisterious or angry/bitchy even. Though it seems like its just an AuDHD thing.
@sowi-reeikuddye5732
I just LOVE you. It's almost like we have the same brain. I admit I did laugh at the part where you said "you're not even the person you think I think you are" but only because I 1000% relate to the frustration you had in trying to express what you were trying to convey. We think in ten dimensions at once and it's very hatd to corral that into one dimensional language for the neurotypicals out there.
@franleblanc9024
I'm neurotypical and, with the help of online information like this, have just come to understand that my "quirky" husband of 14 years is -- at 77 -- an undiagnosed neurodivergent person. He's somewhere on the autism spectrum. Thanks for your help in this learning process! I'm trying to catch up and understand as quickly as I can. But I have to say this: what you perceive as neurotypical people "lying" or being "delusional" is, in fact, our way of coping with all the information coming at us every day, all the time. Those little bits of "white lying" and holding back on dumping the "whole truth"... that's what makes it possible for us to tolerate and accept and even love people who are very different from us. Try to understand us a little as well, my friends. We all have coping mechanisms, right?
@LowKeyKayla-kw8qq
I am dating someone who has autism and this video podcast helped me a lot to learn how to support him. Thank you.
@Red2U
I was diagnosed adhd as a child and I have 2 neurodivergent kids (young adults now) with autism. I have always had a deep understanding of my kids. I love listening to you because I relate so much. It really makes me question my original diagnosis. Thank you for doing what you do. 🙏🏻
@EmilyFPC
0:02 "...tell it to your face." Lmao, had to process that one for a sec... Too true! Those treacherous, backstabbing expressions - or lack there of - are always causing a barrier to being understood.... 😐
@nancyziegler5724
Its a freaking hard knock life & we are fortunate to have you helping us through this muddled life. Thanks!
@joe_joe_joe_
Adore your work Orion.
@particlextheory7480
Every video from Orion makes me finally feel normal and included and like I have a community who legitimately understands things about me that I can never properly express to others. He sees right through me and provides beautiful explanations for the things I struggle with and the reasons behind them. I love you, Orion, and I'll always be your fan. From one spectrum baby to another ❤
@justin7sanchez
it’s rough when the sensory trigger that takes their attention away from you and the moment happens to be people they find physically attractive and this is considered something they just can’t control.
@carolinepinner6203
watching this to better understand certain people and wanted to say thanks!
@Michelle-st9yc