Gregory's ServerTip if you have autistic friends*:
You know that thing where you're talking about wanting an orange, and they suddenly start rambling about status symbols in ancient Rome?
Info dumping is a display of trust and affection. Many autistic people have been repeatedly punished for being their true selves, often to the point of serious trauma. If they're letting you see into their very minds and sharing what they care most about, it's an act of vulnerability and trust.
Info dumping can also be because their brains are just full of stuff they've been obsessing over, and getting it out is their way of giving up what they love to make space for your conversation.
So, if you REALLY want to make their day, return the favor. Focus on their conversation instead of yours. The magic words are: "Really? Tell me more."
Just make sure you mean it. Authenticity matters. Then, sit back and enjoy a random TED lecture.
#ActuallyAutistic #neurdivergent #autism
* Disclaimer: If you've met one autistic person, you've met one autistic person. Won't apply to all, but probably to most.
Tip if you have autistic friends*:
You know that thing where you're talking about wanting an orange, and they suddenly start rambling about status symbols in ancient Rome?
Info dumping is a display of trust and affection. Many autistic people have been repeatedly punished for being their true selves, often to the point of serious trauma. If they're letting you see into their very minds and sharing what they care most about, it's an act of vulnerability and trust.
@shadowcheets Most people usually mock me when I info dump. I'm actively working on suppressing this urge. 😕
@shadowcheets Was getting a little choked up just reading this.
@shadowcheets@meow.social i used to get told to shut up a lot cuz i would start rambling about random stuff i was interested in and it heavily made me not wanna talk about anything to people because i was always scared of being annoying