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lostmyway

This may be a bit whimsical, but does anyone think that the classic image of a witch living alone with a "familiar" such as a cat and a special knowledge of potions and natural healing agents might reflect someone who could have been on the autistic spectrum?

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  • Definitely. 

    I have thought similar.

    In fact I wonder how many autistic people in the past were singled out for punishment just for being different - especially females who had strict social codes to adhere to.

    I would have been destined for the ducking chair.

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  • Definitely. 

    I have thought similar.

    In fact I wonder how many autistic people in the past were singled out for punishment just for being different - especially females who had strict social codes to adhere to.

    I would have been destined for the ducking chair.

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