It don't always be how it do, but this do how it be.

See this is actually an amazing metaphor. Because just like with socialisation, I broadly know the basic rules of what each piece does. But that is absolutely not the same thing as actually knowing how to play chess.

I have a vague grasp of many of the fundamentals, nothing more.

I for one really enjoyed the Year of Mandated Introversion

I have no idea why anyone would ever think "hey you don't match my negative stereotypes about x" would be an ok and sensible thing to say, really with regards to anything, not just autism, sexuality etc.

Poorly

Wow, I had no idea autism as a diagnosis was so recent.

✨~Anyone can be a wife if they truly believe hard enough~✨

"The gall they have to try to call me at 11 am! Don't they know I'm trying to read?"

Me having to lie down in a dark room because a loud motorcycle went past outside.