NYT Aspergers
I was diagnosed as high functioning Aspergers as a kid. Asperger was a Nazi monster. I deplore even writing his name. I used to say: I Hate School. Now, I say: School hated me. Never unmask. Too dangerous. Never talk to teachers. Keep your hands folded on your desk. Do not tell them you already know everything they are going to teach. No stimming. No talking. Boys held me down and shaved my head. Every day of my life, I am at war with the world. When it comes to neurodiversity, let’s be real, there are no jobs. I became a writer. It’s the only thing I know how to do. I know nothing of grammar. I know nothing of writing rules and regulations. Even if I knew about the rules, I would not follow them. I write what I want. When I want. How I want. Wherever I want. Every single homo sapiens I have ever known hates my guts. I stopped trying years ago. There is no way you can take my mask off. It’s welded to my skull. If we were having a conversation, I would smile and nod a lot. It’s what I do. Smile and nod. It seems to make the Normals happy when you smile and nod and pretend you understand what it is they want. Homo sapiens always want something. Homo sapiens are a very needy species. I live in a remote place where I am not compelled to deal with anyone. I grow my own food. I only see other people when I drive my bike to town. They will punish you if they can for being autistic. Accomodation: I built a small desk in my little rowboat. I can write in the middle of the lake.