You want to talk about Autism or Asperger’s?
Yes.
Why? Have you been diagnosed?
No. Also — there’s two topics. Firstly — I don’t know what is politically correct anymore. For a few years, I kept referring to what I thought I had as Asperger’s, only to recently learn from Tik Tok, that’s NOT politically correct. We have to stop using the term Asperger’s, because it’s offensive.
Why is it offensive?
I don’t know. The internet said so.
Okay. So we’ll stop saying it. You thought you were Autistic?
Yeah… for a while, I wasn’t sure…
Are you sure, now?
Yes.
Why? How?
Also because of Tik Tok. Because a Tik Toker said, “You can have autistic traits, but not be autistic. If you have autistic traits but it doesn’t prevent you from living your life — you can still go to work, you can still function. You’re not even high functioning Autistic, you’re NOT Autistic.”
And that really made me think… hmmm… maybe I’m not.
Yeah, I don’t think you are. But what are your Autistic traits?
I think you know…
Yeah, I do. I want to know if you know.
I do…
Okay then. So this is still an issue for you?
No… it’s just… it’s different now. I have this awareness. I most certainly didn’t have this awareness in the early 2000’s.
Yeah. That is a big difference.
It is! I’m more calm now, with that awareness.
Good. I want you to be calm.
I am calm!
No you’re not, you’re usually more neurotic.
(LOL)
You’re neurotic, but not Autistic.
Maybe…
Yes… (Nodding)
Why are you in love with a neurotic woman?
I don’t know. I guess I was born this way. (cheeky grin)
