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One of the common stereotypes of being autistic is the fact that we do not want a friend or have difficulty in maintaining friendships as we struggle socially. While that may be a factor with some autistics, that is not always the case, there is importance of having and being a friend to those both on the spectrum or neurotypicals, whether or not they have challenges or not, all friendships are valid.
\\nThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2022/11/07/adulting-the-importance-of-friendship/
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