Published on 12, July, 2020
The real world is not what you see online. You can talk all the exclusivity neurodivergent talk you can imagine. But in the real world, you will get singled out and it will be used against you. People can just not help themselves, they have to push your buttons, it's instinctual. If you announce you're different, that's just giving them ammo.
Telling somebody you're autistic is an invite for abuse and exploitation.Unless, you're real tough and can handle yourself, and dont break down very easily. Then disregard the advice. tell everybody. If you want. But i think most would be better served keeping it under wraps.
I'm sorry that's your experience - that must be hard. I just want to note for anyone else who may be reading that I have disclosed to my whole team and management at work and they have been absolutely nothing but kind and supportive, and have helped me to make adjustments where needed. Of course, you should always do what you feel most safe and comfortable to do.