Hey everyone! Have you ever felt like the world just didn’t get you? 🤨 Like, no matter what you did, people couldn’t see beyond their own prejudices? I want to share a story about a moment of **petty revenge** that turned way crazier than I ever expected. Buckle up, because it involves a principal, some wild assumptions, and a surprising psych evaluation!
So, I grew up in a situation that was more than just rough—it was heartbreaking. Being diagnosed with autism at a young age, I was often treated like I was “less than” due to my differences. When I ended up in a group home, the environment didn’t get any better. Can you relate to the feeling of constantly having to advocate for yourself? 💔
On my first day at this continuation school, the principal kicked things off by saying, “I’m here to teach you to speak in complete sentences.” My blood boiled. Do you ever feel underestimated based on your background? I decided I was done trying to prove my worth. Instead, I embraced the role of a “total airhead.” It was freeing—and honestly, it made me more popular! 😅
Then came the creative writing assignment that turned the tables. I wrote a meaningful story about a boy and an alligator in the jungle, which was essentially a parable about toxic relationships. Instead of praise, I was accused of plagiarism! They thought I couldn’t possibly be smart enough to write something like that. 😡
So, I owned up to my petty revenge and told them I was just playing the role they assigned me. This led to them sending me for a psych eval, and guess what? I was told I had an IQ of 152! How’s that for a twist? 😂 The labels they put on us can be so damaging! \
**Here are a few pain points I noticed in this experience:**
– **Misunderstanding and Judgments**: Many of us have faced being incorrectly labeled based on first impressions. It can really mess with your self-esteem.
– **Pressure to Conform**: The pressure to act or appear a certain way can be exhausting, especially when it feels forced or fake.
– **Advocating for Yourself**: Constantly having to prove your worth can lead to fatigue and frustration. \
So, what can we do about it? Here are a few ideas:
– **Embrace Your Uniqueness**: Celebrate what makes you *you*!
– **Educate Others**: Sometimes, sharing your story can help break down stereotypes.
– **Find Your Tribe**: Surround yourself with people who understand and appreciate you. 💖 \
Now, I’d love to hear from you! Have you ever felt the need for petty revenge in a similar situation? How did it turn out for you? Let’s share our experiences and support one another! 👇✨
Also, if you’ve ever felt misunderstood or underestimated, here are some resources that might help:
– [National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)](https://www.nami.org/)
– [Autism Society](https://www.autism-society.org/)
– [Mental Health America](https://www.mhanational.org/) \
#PettyRevenge #Misunderstood #AutismAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #AdvocateForYourself
Sorry you were treated that way. Glad you got your chance to show them you are way more than they could have dreamed. I hope you are living a great life.
My only child and son Is autistic… I love him more than my own existence… is it easy? Hell no. Hell no to you over emotional liberals that see a child and think it’s easy and manageable.
But I’d never give up on him. I’d also never accept him running away without talking his issues out and how he is feeling or where that feeling is coming from and I’d never let him run his mouth toward me bc no one will love him as his father would.
Group home, might as call it a homeless childhood.
Of course the cult town would treat group home kids like shit
I’d love to read that story if you still have it.
My 7th grade teacher gave me a perfect score on a short story I wrote, but held back my paper to give it to me after class and accuse me of plagiarism.
There are some amazing teachers, but not enough of them.
Win! (I guess?)
How does one speak on complete sentences!? Curios!
Happens all the time, when truly high-ability children get dumped in special ed… Hate this.
Way to go reading this and one typo is all you see![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|facepalm)
Um….Can I be your friend? Hell yea! Great story. Live well sir!
Redding CA is a real piece of shit town. I hope you got out of there
When I was a kid in public schools, the best way to protect yourself if you were high IQ was to never standout as smart (hide it) like Sheldon.
That takes so much commitment, especially for a kid! Way to go 👏🏻
That’s it! Your happiness is worth everything!
Can you give us a synopsis of your parable? I am curious and the setting sounds intriguing.
I love this and hate it! As a trauma counselor, I am enraged at the struggles some of my clients go through to get somebody to acknowledge their trauma. I am happy and proud of you even though we have never met! Thank you for moving forward the no divergent community as a whole!
I like your moves.
Was not expecting my hometown to be thrown in at the end there.
I’m so glad your Dx has been corrected. Most of the people I know who were Dx borderline before the age of 18 were actually just neurodivergent and highly traumatized young women and nonbinary folks. Our culture declares angry girls to be diseased and we must be medicated into submission or at least silence.
You made all them teachers around look just as stupid as they assumed you was, I’m sure.
Op, whomever your parents were, they were the defective product not you.