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Nothing you said was out of line. It's an important skill to be able to laugh at yourself. It's also an important skill to not make fun of someone after they have let you know there is a good reason that you shouldn't. I'm autistic myself and the energy of this comment section is making me strongly consider blocking this community and moving on.
I’m not going to get in the way of the self improvement of others so I’ll hold my tongue on all but the most salient point. Safe spaces have value and knowing whether you need one or not is incredibly valuable in and of itself. I do not, so interjecting my opinions on people who need to take steps before they reach the same point provides no value to me or them. What you’ve achieved is an accomplishment, don’t forget that. Similarly, never forget what you overcame to reach the place you’re at.