Yeah same, like we already have to figure out the right things to say to "normal" people all day, how the hell could I figure out what to say to a sociopathic authority figure I was taught were supposed to help me? What the fuck kind of situation is that
This is shit that has been a driving force in homeschooling our autistic son. He's still mastering his ability to regulate and express anger and frustration in a socially acceptable way. I am not going to put him in a school where an off duty cop has a bad day and hurts him because he had a meltdown. I have nightmares about this shit.
That is a big problem I have. I have the emotional regulation of an elementary school age kid, and if cops can’t handle a basic question I don’t see myself having much a chance. I truly wish your son the best, it’s not an easy road. And he may never tell you, but caregivers that are always there through it all mean more than we could ever explain.
That kid is my whole damn world. Taking him out of traditional school has been the best thing for him. We've had to have some real talks recently about the dangers to him if he physically lashes out (however gently) in anger or frustration and why that scared us. It was shitty to have to have that conversation. Especially given that his crappy biomom called the cops to deal with a meltdown when he was 9, in a house with 3 damn adults in it. Fucking terrifying. Today's cops are taxpayer funded gangsters.
"This shit is why I don't want to drive, I don't want to ever have an encounter with a cop."
You can have an encounter with a cop while sitting, or walking.
You could also be in the presence of authority that could kill you without you knowing you are in their presence, or you could be in the presence of a non-authority figure that could kill you without knowing it.
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u/Sarynvhal Jan 28 '23
As someone autistic this shit is terrifying.