u/brownieandSparky23

There is a 30 percent off sale for reward members. Of course they won’t restock the sleep tees. The sale ends today.

This is the last question I have. I know people in here saw my post earlier.

On a different sub there was regretful parent who was FtM. He was calling herself mom. Wasn’t the whole point of transitioning is to be called a father. What are the rules? These days ? Bc u call someone the wrong pronoun it’s bad. But then calling them the opposite parent title. Is good. Or neutral.

I remember in the autism sub some MtF. Who was asking for advice on how to not pay not pay child support and avoid jail time due to finances. She called herself mom.

So my question is for FtM people.

I am curious why some of you want to get pregnant ? Is this common? It seems rare. There was a YouTube channel called Truly that had pregnant trans men. I would watch it sometimes. The show made it seem uncommon.

When that is something normally “women” do. Wouldn’t it give you gender dysphoria to get pregnant and give birth.

My only explanations to why some choose to is bc it’s cheaper to give birth than to get a surrogate.

They want to experience birth.

They are gender non conforming and believe women and men can have kids as long as they have a uterus.

If u are American u probably have seen the news recently.

But why aren’t there any news reports about trans men playing in the NBA.

Compared to trans women in the WNBA. It was so random. I thought basketball season was over. Why are there multiple press conferences over the same topic.

No I’m not trolling it’s just strange they aren’t talking about the opposite. I know trans women have more of spotlight on them.

But I don’t think the NBA or the NFL will ever mention it. Maybe in 2050. It seems too early. For main stream news to care. But there is a lot of money in the NBA.

So I guess that’s why.

U think the news would mention how college graduates are going through a tough job market. They don’t really care about the economy.

I’m 26F and I’m not too afraid to age as much as the people in my age group. I’m only going to be a lil nervous for the physical down fall but it’s worth it.

To be closer to the end. I struggle w mild depression. I have mild autism. And was diagnosed late. There were signs. But the teachers in elementary just suggested tutoring. I had to go to tutoring way more than the average person in high school. So I think a lot of my struggles and other stuff I didn’t mention in the post. Bc I don’t want to make the post too long or trauma dump. Has me embracing aging.

My parents passing is the only thing that I will depressed about. But we all have to go.

So many ppl my age are afraid to turn 30. Im not.

For starters I don’t like the Black and white thinking that some liberals have.

I don’t like how some of yall are quick to call someone a bigot.

I don’t agree with some of yall making fun and laughing at ppl who live in red states like I do. I’m from TX. Some of yall think it’s so easy to leave the state.

And if we cant get leave we should get Fked! Like the republicans in this state I have been seeing this more. I don’t make fun of blue states when something bad happens over there. The people that do that need to put a disclaimer.

I voted democrat but still find the stuff the current president says/does. Funny. U have to find humor in it. Humor as a way to cope w the craziness.It seems u can’t even say this.

Funny as in he posted this. (Trumps post on social truth) I don’t follow him. I just see people react to his post.

I don’t agree with that Black ppl can’t be racist as someone who is Black.

I think biological gender is a thing. Edit( I meant sex).

I don’t care about white people singing the n word in a song.

Cops shouldn’t be defunded

Not everyone cop is bad.

Blue collar workers aren’t less than white collared people and they aren’t all republicans.

UBI is never happening.

I don’t care if a celebrity speaks out on a political point.

I don’t see ppl as boot lickers for joining the military.

Karmelo Anthony should serve some time.

Hello 26F.

I think my dog died to Heart murmur, cancer, and maybe being outside in the heat. Which lead her more prone to getting over heated. She had the cancer removed last year.

Fluid spread through out the lungs and causes them to have heart failure.

This is what the vet said this morning when I called her.

She was fine in the morning. She ate her food and walked down the stairs.

I secretly feel like it was heat stroke. I’m in Texas. And she was outside in the shade. But she didn’t die until 11 pm yesterday. She had signs of heavy breathing and couldn’t walk around 10pm last night. And poop was coming out of the but. It was watery and bloody. That’s why I thought it was AHDS. The vet said she was dying.

I feel like it’s my fault I forgot to bring her inside. Normally she’s comes inside to rest. But I had virtual therapy, and an interview. I started to clean up my room and my bathroom. I washed the dishes for my parents and put them up.

I posted earlier today thinking it was AHDS but I talked to the vet and she said this.

I feel sad she was 13 yr old chihuahua. It’s unfair how we can’t post pictures in the post.

And poop was coming out of the but. It was watery and bloody. That’s why I thought it was AHDS. The vet said she was dying though.

Heart murmur and cancer, maybe being outside in the heat. More prone to getting over heat. She had the cancer removed last year.

Fluid spread through out the lungs and causes them to have heart failure.

This is what the doctor said this. She was fine in the morning.

I secretly feel like it was heat stroke. I’m in Texas. And she was outside in the shade. But she didn’t die until 10 pm yesterday.

I feel like it’s my fault I forgot to bring her in. I posted earlier today thinking it was AHDS but I talked to the vent and they said this. I feel sad she was 13 yr old chihuahua. It’s unfair how we can’t post pictures in here.

She was breathing heavy around 10 pm. And poop was coming out of the but. It was watery and bloody. That’s why I thought it was AHDS. The vet said she was dying.

This is the closest thing I think she had. I will never know. She also ate dog food today.

PlEASE HEL P

My 13 yr old chihuahua died within one hr. My family was going to take her to the vet tomorrow.

She was breathing heavy and had runny bloody poop coming out of her at 10pm. 7/23. 11pm she’s dead.

I hope everyone can be able to not blame themselves for the dog dying. It doesn’t make any sense why it has fast.

# I feel like an asshole bc while the family dog was lying down. I was talking about something else.

I was asking my mom will u clean the hallway and asked my sis to call Nike tomorrow about her account getting locked.

My mom was like this could be her last moment let’s wait on that. I also helped clean her poop that was on the floor. My sis said to take a pic with her. But I was thinking let’s do it tomorrow. So much happened fast. I do have autism and will sometimes talk about other things.

I just mainly wish I took what was happening seriously. I even said she can go that fast. She just is sick. And got a pic. I was tired though and I did do the manual labor to help out while my dog breathing heavy.

Or Texturism.

I hate to say it I would rather have my Blackness questioned than be unambiguous looking. Respectfully.

I would have an easier time dating or hell more clicks on my social media profile which could get me more followers and a sponsor. I’m trying to make content about being LDA. I know if I looked like Zendaya I would be more palatable.

I don’t want kids though. I would be uncomfortable having just a Black kid. Too much to handle. Especially that 4c hair. Respectfully.

Edit: I have 4c hair. And it was a struggle until I got locs at 24.

Banned from Black ladies. Isn’t it a common issue? People didn’t like it. Ofc they ban me but never answered my question. Earlier.

I thought I was high masking but looking back on my childhood and my adult hood. I don’t think I was. I walked on my tippy toes, I had to stay behind after school for an extreme amount of tutoring.

The ADHD kid in class in high school got fill in the blank notes. The teacher gave it to me a couple of times bc I kept asking for her to slow down. I growled at someone in high school.

She never thought to suggest I get accommodations or tell my parents. But the joys of living in the worst state for education. Texas!

I had to be assigned two friends during recess in elementary school one time bc I was bothering kids.

I have plenty of more examples it would be just too long.

It’s disheartening being a LDA but not being high masking as I thought I was.

From other women pages on social media them seem to not mention that many negative experiences? But they are high masking. I thought I was one of them.

Any one else relate? How do high masking women do it? I’m trying to see if Im one of yall still? To compare experiences?

I thought I was high masking but looking back on my childhood and my adult hood. I don’t think I was. I walked on my tippy toes, I had to stay behind after school for an extreme amount of tutoring.

The ADHD kid in class in high school got fill in the blank notes. The teacher gave it to me a couple of times bc I kept asking for her to slow down. I growled at someone in high school.

She never thought to suggest I get accommodations or tell my parents. But the joys of living in the worst state for education. Texas!

I had to be assigned two friends during recess in elementary school one time bc I was bothering kids.

I have plenty of more examples it would be just too long.

It’s disheartening being a LDA but not being high masking as I thought I was.

From other women pages on social media them seem to not mention that many negative experiences? But they are high masking. I thought I was one of them.

Any one else relate? How do high masking women do it? I’m trying to see if Im one of yall still? To compare experiences?

I thought I was high masking but looking back on my childhood and my adult hood. I don’t think I was. I walked on my tippy toes, I had to stay behind after school for an extreme amount of tutoring.

The ADHD kid in class in high school got fill in the blank notes. The teacher gave it to me a couple of times bc I kept asking for her to slow down. I growled at someone in high school.

She never thought to suggest I get accommodations or tell my parents. But the joys of living in the worst state for education. Texas!

I had to be assigned two friends during recess in elementary school one time bc I was bothering kids.

I have plenty of more examples it would be just too long.

It’s disheartening being a LDA but not being high masking as I thought I was.

From other women pages on social media them seem to not mention that many negative experiences? But they are high masking. I thought I was one of them.

Any one else relate? How do high masking women do it? I’m trying to see if Im one of yall still? To compare experiences?

I thought I was high masking but looking back on my childhood and my adult hood. I don’t think I was. I walked on my tippy toes, I had to stay behind after school for an extreme amount of tutoring.

The ADHD kid in class in high school got fill in the blank notes. The teacher gave it to me a couple of times bc I kept asking for her to slow down.

She never thought to suggest I get accommodations or tell my parents. But the joys of living in the worst state for education. Texas!

I growled at someone in high school.

I had to be assigned two friends during recess in elementary school bc I was bothering kids.

I peed on myself in college because I couldn’t tell I had to go to the bathroom.

I was too late and there was no public bathroom near by. So I had to go outside in the grass. This was in public. I got lucky and it was night time. I wasn’t drunk. I then had to walk back to my dorm.

I have plenty of more examples it but the post would be too long.

It’s disheartening being a LDA but not being high masking as I thought I was.

From other women pages on social media them seem to not mention that many negative experiences? But they are high masking. I thought I was one of them.

Any one else relate? What do high masking women do? I’m trying to see if Im one of yall still?

SZA got diagnosed with autism!

I don’t see it as representation for me unfortunately. She’s an extremely talented autistic woman. Yea u can be talent but Im shocked.

She can sing at concerts for hours, be around loud sounds, which most of us autistic people have a hard time. Go clubbing and socialize more normally than I can. Is her special interest singing yall think?

I guess she is super lucky or just extremely high making. I have never seen autism be displayed in this form.

The report doesn’t have eye contact issues listed. Or even extreme social issues. If she does have it she may not have enough signs but still got diagnosed due to her status? Maybe??

Idk why but I got sort of upset reading the report. I guess I’m jealous bc I always wanted the cool talented good autism.

Not the one that I got. Not that cool talented autism people don’t have problems. They just have an advantage.

Like my advantage is being lucky to not be born non verbal. Because being non verbal is hard.

But at the same time I don’t want to discredit her because women do get diagnosed late. So this could be her case. Any other Autistic women and men want to chip in?

And to display major signs on social media. The way she talks. Or her facial expressions.

This isn’t to hate on her I’m just insecure about not being as high functioning as I thought I have. And I feel a lil bit inferior.

Didn’t think I would have to bring up SZA in therapy. But I definitely need to build my self esteem so I will be less bitter.

SZA disclosed to fans that she has been formally diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism, sharing the news in a post on one of her Instagram accounts.

The Grammy-winning singer, born Solana Rowe, wrote in the post:

"Finally took the time n got formally diagnosed .. Asperger's / high functioning autism / smarter than u n\\\*\\\*\\\*\\\*s so stop playing in my face cause pattern recognition told me and I WILL get to the bottom if it thanks. — Pretty sure this is why I'm taking Ai so personally btw lol. And also why I'm in every comment section."

SZA also posted images of the clinical paperwork documenting her evaluation. The documents state that she "presents with a history, patterning of scores, and behaviors on examination that are quite consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder."

The paperwork continues: "Solana has a qualitative impairment in reciprocal social interaction, as both self-reported and observed by this examiner. Her mother also noted these traits when Solana was a child, although they were not as evident."

It further states: "Solana also has marked sensory defensiveness. She is sensitive to feel of clothing, sound, taste, and touch. She has developed numerous admirable coping strategies for 'passing' when in social situations. This takes an enormous amount of energy for her and leaves her feeling quite anxious."

The evaluation also described her as gifted linguistically and functioning in the superior range of fluid reasoning.

SZA has not publicly commented further on the diagnosis beyond the initial social media post.

My personal opinion!

What do yall think of this? I don’t see it as representation for me unfortunately. She’s an attractive, extremely talented autistic woman. ( yes u can be attractive and have autism). I’m just so shocked.

She can sing at concerts for hours, be around loud sounds, which most of us autistic people have a hard time. Go clubbing and socialize more normally than us. Is her special interest singing yall think?

I guess she is super lucky or just extremely high making. I have never seen autism be displayed in this form.

The report doesn’t have eye contact issues listed. Or even extreme social issues. If she does have it she may not have enough signs but still got diagnosed due to her status?

Idk why but I got sort of upset reading this. I guess I’m jealous bc I always wanted the cool talented good autism.
Not the one that I got. Not that cool talented autism people don’t have problems. They just have an advantage.

Like my advantage is being lucky to not be born non verbal. Because being non verbal is hard.

But at the same time I don’t want to discredit her because women do get diagnosed late. So this could be her case. Any other Autistic women want to chip in?

This isn’t a post to hate on her. I mainly just need advice on why I think like this. And to hear the opinion of other high masking/ high functioning autistic people. I also was diagnosed late at 18.

I’m not a big fan of hers. But she doesn’t seem to display major signs on social media. The way she talks. Or her facial expressions.

Yes I know I need therapy. Never thought I would have to bring up SZA in my session.

Is anyone who graduated with a degree in marketing or advertising. At a point of giving up on either field? There aren’t any entry level jobs.

I still can’t get anything corporate. I have applied to non marketing roles and marketing. There is nothing out there that is entry level. The job pages also have gotten shorter since 2025. I have changed my resume so many times

I am going to a few job fairs this month. I genuinely feel too restarted to work in this field . ( spelled wrong on purpose) I don’t want the post to get removed .I feel like I come off as nervous with my autism.

Plus you can’t be average anymore. You have to be the best of the best in this field. Or marketing.

I’m a May 2025 grad. I am doing another internship now but they can’t keep me on because of the budget. This is my 4th internship since graduating. I did two 2025 summer. And I did one this spring ( Feb-May).

I haven’t been unemployed since graduating. Just under employed. I have worked at a Mizzen and Main ( fancy men’s store) , American Eagle and Target. I quit Target in June. Only bc I was burn out from it.

I sort of want to pivot to the trades but I don’t want anymore debt. Bc I have student loans. I’m thinking about being an emt.

Has anyone else thought of joining the military, becoming a nurse, cop. Or getting a ware house job. Or even working at a nursing home. Or even a mail men?

Because it beats sitting at home applying. Since the market is chopped.

Then maybe when it gets better. Apply to the job u want. Not everyone has the brain to be creative. Spots are limited. Corporate jobs are like gold most people want them bc they are better than the above I mentioned. I don’t want to be a Neet in my parent’s house.

Yes I have posted here before. I could post in recruiting hell. But I want to specifically hear from marketing and advertising students.

Is anyone who graduated with a degree in marketing or advertising. At a point of giving up on this field.

But I still can’t get anything corporate. I have applied to non marketing roles and marketing. There is nothing out there that is entry level. I have changed my resume so many times

I am going to a few job fairs this month. I know they won’t have any marketing jobs. I genuinely feel to restarted ( spelled wrong bc I don’t want the post to get taken down) to work in this field. I feel like I come off as nervous with my autism and unconfident.

Plus you can’t be average anymore. You have to be the best of the best in this field. And marketing.

I’m a May 2025 grad.

I sort of want to pivot to the trades but I don’t want any more debt. Since I have student loans. I’m thinking about emt. But am not quite sure.

Has anyone else thought about being a nurse, cop, fire fighter, joining the military, being a teacher . Or working at a ware house since the job market is bad? As a temporary position.

But when the market is better you will start applying to places u want to be at?

I emailed them before 30 days and they never responded. July 2nd. Now I called them today July 6th and they said it’s not enough time. That I’m past the 30 days. And that I have to pay for next month.

My billing is on the 4th.

It is their fault they didn’t answer in time. Why would I pay for August if I can’t legally step into the gym.

Any advice on how not to pay the charge?

I had to wait July 3-5th bc corporate was closed. My EOS gym person told me to call customer service. He said to email them or call.

I wish I called. Instead of emailing. But I don’t like talking on the phone.

Money is tight. That’s why I canceled. I don’t want to pay an extra month. When I can’t step inside the building. This never happened at Fitness connection.

Any advice. Should I freeze my credit card at the end of the month.

This gym is exhausting.

Most people don’t want to work in the service industry. Like retail( fast food, restaurant, dog grooming/camp counselor, grocery stores or uber and door dash.

There also is the military and becoming a police officer, fire fighter. Or ems worker, post office warehouses, nurse and a call center.

I realized now most of these jobs don’t pay good and are public facing. So I don’t blame any one for being a police officer. I know how social media feels about them. It’s more stable than Human Resources or data entry jobs. When the bills are due and unemployment runs out. You have to take a customer facing jobs.

There simply isn’t enough office or corporate jobs to go around. It’s unfair but expected. I just wish that people in corporate would realize how blessed they are. Yes I know that there are bad qualities in their jobs.

But at least they don’t work in a call center where you have to talk constantly to and get yelled out.

I would do anything for a corporate or office job. It’s sad how it’s a luxury now.