Just wondered, does anyone else think this is a particularly hard country to be autistic in?
I feel like the whole world is difficult for us but this country is, especially. There is the whole "stiff upper lip" thing and English reserve. It's all about not showing your emotions or how you feel. As an autistic person I can never read how other people feel so living in a place where people are actively trying not to show you how they feel makes it even harder. Also, I am a very emotional person but that seems to be frowned upon too.
I feel like people are so desperate to seem cool here so they never get excited about anything or show enthusiasm for anything. In other countries people seem to be less preocuppied with this and not afraid to be enthusiastic.
To be honest, I don't really feel English even though I was born and spent my whole life here. I love German music, football, food and culture. I listen to German and Hungarian pop most of the time and I dream of living in Germany, Switzerland, Hungary or Scandanavia.
Even in the Euros I supported Denmark and Hungary and almost pretended to support England to fit in
Hope this doesnt offend anyone, I dont mean to steryotype or anything, just how I feel right now
