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Saying "I Love You" In Neurodivergent:https://t.co/m9BN3vNWSI

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 18, 2019

The Collected Thread: Saying "I Love You" in neurodivergent.
- Saw this article/site & wanted to share with you
- here is a thing about your favourite thing
- I would spend unstructured time with you
- you can share my silence
- I researched your problem, here are your options/1

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 16, 2019

- I love your project so much I thought of some ways to make it even better
- do you need a ride home from your mundane errand that should be no big deal but is actually a Big Deal?
- I see you're freaking out. That's cool I will chill here in silence until you need me.
- (thumbs up)

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 15, 2019

- I will make that phone call/book that appointment so you don't have to.
- I knew you would forget so I did X

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 15, 2019

- this is your reminder to do the self care thing.
- do the self care thing.
- do the self care thing.
- I'm not getting off the phone until you confirm you have done the thing.

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 15, 2019

- we made plans and I had a shitty day on the day but I didn't cancel because I knew I would enjoy seeing you more than I would enjoy staying home.
- You screwed up something people don't usually screw up and you're probably embarrassed so here is a story of my best screwup.

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 15, 2019

- You once told me about a completely irrational thing you hate and now I remember not to do it/to keep it away from you every time.
- I learned your allergies/sensitivities. Please confirm if these ideas I have for avoiding them are helpful.

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 15, 2019

- You mentioned one of your health conditions the other day and I have no background in it but I read everything I could and now I have follow up questions.

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 15, 2019

This went viral! Some points to clarify:
- "neurodivergent" is an umbrella term for people with conditions like autism, ADHD, OCD, DID, bipolar etc.
- no, neurotypicals don't "do this too". NDs do these things repeatedly and sometimes exclusively, & put in a shit ton of time. (hand pointing down)

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 16, 2019

I suspect this is so relatable because these are things anyone with anxiety might be drawn to, instead of more theatrical/socially demanding forms of love. NDs often have social anxiety or other issues impacting our relationships, and NTs may as well, for different reasons.

— SaveTheNeurotypicals (@SNeurotypicals) November 16, 2019