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    The R Word

    I'm very thankful to you, anonymous author, for sharing this. I strive to speak in ways that provoke people to thoughtfulness, not to instinctive reactions of fear and pain. I have, of course, violated that self-imposed rule hundreds of times. But I'm trying to improve, and your candor helps me...
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    Do As They Say, Not As I Do

    Just read through the rest of the discussion -- and this is why I love The Escapist. To answer the rhetorical question: "is this still the Internet we are on?" -- somehow, yes! Good discussion everyone! I too am wary of over-diagnosis and *especially* self-diagnosis. In the cases of both...
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    Do As They Say, Not As I Do

    Thanks everyone for the wonderful and insightful feedback! Too much to respond to everyone individually, but here are some noteworthy things I'll mention: 1) re: the TV show Parenthood. I love it, and my wife loves it, we've seen every episode to date. Most people I know in ASD topic circles...
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    Do As They Say, Not As I Do

    Do As They Say, Not As I Do Patrick, avid gamer and father of three, struggles to reconcile expert advice with his own instincts. Read Full Article