Same, and for those of us that were able to learn to cope it really seems like most of the symptoms are just being direct and clear instead of following social norms just because everyone else was.

Like I understand social cues, but also think many of them are stupid and confusing and see everyone else misunderstand them constantly but think they are great at it. Apparently just faking it is the norm, and when I see someone who is autistic struggle with vague ‘non-verbal cues’ I really feel for them because of how often I am misread. Like I’m crossing my arms because my shoulders hurt or I am chilly, not because I am mad.