u/squirrelyoakley

TLDR: I need fun hairstyles for wavy hair thats roughly anywhere from the shoulders to a few inches below the armpits. I specifically need hairstyles that keep my hair relatively out of my face. My hair is also somewhat layered.

Because of extreme stress, I have redeveloped this absolutely awful habit of chewing on my hair (I last broke this habit in kindergarten, and I'm currently about to graduate highschool 🥲). So, I need some hairstyles that will keep my hair at least somewhat out of my face!

I have some what layered, wavy, almost silky hair that goes down just past my shoulders, but not quite to my armpits. Also, I'm down to hear any hairstyles that will work for roughly shoulder length to a few inches below the armpits (I'll probably keep it interesting by changing the length of my hair over the years)

I also don't really know what I want, like at all, so I'm down to hear any and all ideas!

Also, I'm in the US and am ethnically British (I'm w**h**ite). Please don't recommend things that would be considered cultural appropriation :)

I want to study the languages / vocal communication of highly intelligent animals, but don't know what that would be called.

I want to research this profession, but it's kind of hard if I don't have a name.

I personally believe socks should be outlawed /lh /j

(this is meant to be a lighthearted post, please don't take it too seriously)

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Elbows:
I have very hypermobile elbows, and it often really hurts when I hyper extend them. The main reason I hyper extend them is because it's a compulsion caused by my OCD. -- I think I need something to physically stop my elbows from hyperextending, so I am forced to not carry out my compulsion

Knees:
Significantly less painful, but can cause tendinitis on occasion, which makes it really, really difficult to walk. -- This is also an OCD compulsion of mine, but it causes me significantly less pain, so I'm not as worried about it

I've seen quite a few terms and phrases used to describe autism, like "neuro-spicey" and "'tism". I want to know what your opinions on terms like these are. (Also, if you can think of more examples of words like this, please comment them!)

Please give your genuine, honest opinion on this. My opinion (below) is not very positive, but I really, genuinely want to hear others opinions, even if they differ from mine! I also want to hear from people all across the spectrum, not just those with low support needs.

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I personally find terms like the ones above to be very demeaning, infantilizing, and honestly offensive. I mostly feel like this when neurotypicals use these terms, but I also really don't like it when autistic people talk about others (who aren't confirmed to be autistic) like "yeah, he's definitely got a little touch of the 'tism" (rough quote from someone in my life). I just don't think we should be diagnosing others like that, especially with that type of language. Autism is so multifaceted and can overlap with many disorders, it just doesn't make sense to give that label to someone else, especially when used in a "quirky", "silly" way.

I feel like words like these simplify my condition so it's easier to digest for others. But in simplifying it, my very real struggles are not acknowledged. It feels almost like people are saying "we will accept your disability only if your condition can be seen as something quirky and goofy". These terms make me feel like my existence / struggles / disability are being romanticized.

To be very clear, these are just my opinions, and they don't invalidate your own opinions / experiences!!

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I feel like that wasn't entirely coherent, but I gave it my best shot! If you're confused at all, please, please let me know because I'm happy to explain :3

Long story short, I live in the US and no longer feel safe due to my rights being stripped away as a nonbinary and disabled person. I'm also struggling with the crashing economy, the housing and job crisis, the rapid regression from social equality, and the rise of fascism. I'm considering Argentina as a place to move, but I want to hear how it is from people who actually live there. I'm also curious about Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Chile.

I'm curious about a few things:

• How is the job market / housing / cost of living / economy? I am thinking about going into wildlife conservation, animal handling, or creating my own business. Are they job opportunities for these?
• Has Argentina rebounded from covid?
• Are politics stable? How much political corruption is there? Does Argentina tend to lean left or right?
• How is the public's tolerance of different kinds of people (queer, disabled, etc)?
• How are social services like public transportation, health care, disability services, etc?
• How is the climate?
• For the most part, is it safe? What kinds of crimes are common?
• Do you enjoy living in Argentina?
• Anything else / general culture.

Yes, I know these are very broad questions for a very big country. I'm totally fine if y'all just talk about the city / area you live in.

I live in the US and um... yikes. As a nonbinary and disabled person, my rights are being stripped, so am currently looking for another country to live in.

So, how is it being an alterhuman in Argentina? Are you able to go public gearing? Are people tolerant of your identity? How safe do you feel? Is there a decent sized community?