But I've never had that magical ND connection that other autistic people talk about (and as you describe). It's always a challenge for me no matter who I'm talking to - bc social anxiety, trauma, selective mutism & communication struggles.
I saw this a lot in autistic twitter - an assumption that autistic people have it easier w each other. It alienates & isolates those of us who don't. Most of my autistic connections over there were other autistics who also felt like outsiders. 💔
I'm also not political. On some issues I lean left. On others I lean right. Most things are so complicated I just see human beings on either "side" whose feelings/experiences/perspectives are worth considering. For me seeing the big picture is how my brain works.
I'm not big into tribalism. I'm not criticizing anyone who has found their "tribe." If anything I'm devastated I haven't. But that's just another reason I don't fit into Mastodon.