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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/13942739

Sometimes I look back on my life and wonder exactly how much of my life and current personality is purely due to the autism.

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[โ€“] Shampiss@sh.itjust.works 21 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Oh so you're autistic? Name all model trains then!

[โ€“] ArnoldMal@lemmy.giftedmc.com 2 points 5 months ago

๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ”” Hear ye! ๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ”” Hear ye!!๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””

Whereas this petition has been formally requested, I hereby declare and/or proclaim with the memory of Casey Jones and all others present to serve as witnesses that, henceforth, all model trains shall be legally named "Then"!

Disclaimer: IANAL (I am not a lawyer; pronounced: I-anal) and this is not legal or financial advice.

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