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My name on here was chosen by me as it described how I felt  on a completely different kind of forum, would you believe a forum for questions and guidance relating to health and safety!

I had successfully completed a training coarse on safety and decided I had to find out everything I could about the subject,, typical behaviour for me and probably quite a few other ASD folk on here, 

I wasn’t appreciated where I worked as it looked like I was causing extra work, trying to get the men on board with improving things was not welcomed, trying my best to advise my bosses as to why it would benefit them in the long term, it seemed I was fighting a lost battle hence warrior, and I felt alone in my pursuit,,, so lonewarrior it was, and I just carried it over to here, 

I have been called a warrior protector a few times on here, I stand up for anyone I see as being misjudged or if I think someone is being unfairly treated or an injustice is taking place I try my best to show the perpetrator the error of their ways, I try not  to get involved and maybe I self appoint  myself to judge others, I get carried away by seeing it isn’t right or fair, 

I just can’t sit back and do nothing, can I?

This is really fascinating Lonewarrior - I have already noticed how supportive you are to people in this online community and I can imagine you stepping in to protect them. It make me feeler safer knowing you are here.

I got into trouble with my boss recently when I reported an accident at work. I was following company policy and procedures (and indeed H&S legislation) but I knew she'd be annoyed. Something  she said could't be fixed for weeks was tmended overnight but things have been difficult since.

Your description of fighting lost battles and standing up against injustice, misjudgment and unfair treatment of others is very familiar. I usually agonise before saying something because I know it will almost certainly backfire on me, but standing by and doing nothing is so much worse. 

A warrior protector is a wonderful thing to be! 

Thank you sunflower having read my words over it looks like I am some kind of saviour,,, not my intention, I am who I am, I react to how I feel, at times I react but the person I am trying to protect may not want or need me too,  I used to hold back, in life that is, 

Now I just want to be me and if that works then fine, Having lead a long life trying to think how to react or adjust to fit how I think I should has done me no favours, Now I dress how I feel comfortable, I talk to anyone I think has humanity and can see that different isn’t always wrong. 

The new me tentatively emerges, oh yes it can be very nerve wracking, always wondering will they react negatively when I suddenly start talking about my interests, or complimenting them for their smart dress code or just being polite, these things matter to me, we are all human beings, we need to learn to just get in, help others and enjoy living a rewarding life.

 I fear society has lost it way, fuelled by must have attitudes,, instant gratification, to be better than the next man, 

thank you for the kind words, and as I have given Binary a virtual hug may I take this opportunity to offer you the same? It came about as I tried to find out why I never liked hugging, it scared me, I hated it, but realising it was a common thing with ASD people I reasoned it could be ok to hug if I felt it was the right thing to do, 

oh yes I am a complex individual,,, 

• heres the virtual hug for you ( )

Thank you sunflower having read my words over it looks like I am some kind of saviour,,, not my intention, I am who I am, I react to how I feel, at times I react but the person I am trying to protect may not want or need me too,  I used to hold back, in life that is, 

Now I just want to be me and if that works then fine, Having lead a long life trying to think how to react or adjust to fit how I think I should has done me no favours, Now I dress how I feel comfortable, I talk to anyone I think has humanity and can see that different isn’t always wrong. 

The new me tentatively emerges, oh yes it can be very nerve wracking, always wondering will they react negatively when I suddenly start talking about my interests, or complimenting them for their smart dress code or just being polite, these things matter to me, we are all human beings, we need to learn to just get in, help others and enjoy living a rewarding life.

 I fear society has lost it way, fuelled by must have attitudes,, instant gratification, to be better than the next man, 

thank you for the kind words, and as I have given Binary a virtual hug may I take this opportunity to offer you the same? It came about as I tried to find out why I never liked hugging, it scared me, I hated it, but realising it was a common thing with ASD people I reasoned it could be ok to hug if I felt it was the right thing to do, 

oh yes I am a complex individual,,, 

• heres the virtual hug for you ( )

Thanks so much for that hug! Sending one right back () I was amused by a statue on eBay which the seller had called 'Viking Worrier' I'm a worrier as well as a warrior! Stand up to injustice but hate fighting!