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In my country (not US), I've been given a summons by the court in order to appear for Jury Duty (and of course it's mandatory to show up on the appointed date), but I have Autism (makes it difficult for me to interact with strangers and have distrust towards the authorities). I was last diagnosed when I was around 15 years old whilst the first was since 7.

The only thing I have that somewhat counts as medical proof as a psychological assessment on paper confirming I have Autism (as in on the spectrum) back when I was in 9th grade. Even if I waited through the jury panel, and for some reason the lawyer/s decided I should become a juror (despite not wanting to for medical reasons), could I use that as evidence?

However, will the judge accept that even though it's an confirmed medical diagnosis from when I was a teen after pleading my case as to why I am ineligible to serve (difficulty on interacting with others, difficulties with understanding social cues or heightened anxiety), although even if excused: will that be considered permanent or temporary?

I am aware of Marycats multiple pictures of text posts. It does not violate any rules.

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I was talking with someone today and realized I did something I do quite often that might be a trait that gets me into trouble: I boldly state my preference for (or against) something.

In this case, it was being tired of classic rock from a lifetime of overexposure. I think I offended the person, but saved it by clarifying that I'm mostly tired that there is a play list of seemingly 100-songs that have been in continual rotation for 50 years.

Anyway, it occurs to me that I'm just stating my preferences and I personally thing that's fine and normal, but that people get personally offended if you don't like what they like; which makes no sense to me. It's like if you don't like bland food, I'm not going to get offended because I can't handle anything hotter than black pepper. It doesn't ultimately mean anything significant.

Thoughts, ideas, suggestions?

We have been binge watching The Great British Bake Off. We are now on season 14.

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Returning to work today with the autistic feeling that I will be in trouble for something.

Hazel has a box.

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I'm autistic with relatively high sound sensitivity. I'm wondering if another autistic person in this community used any soundproofing in an apartment that actually reduced noise coming from a busy street. There are a lot of different products out there and I don't want to buy something that doesn't work.

I go back to work tomorrow. While on vacation I found a calling for a new career. Does anyone know how to apply for a trust fund? I think I would be well suited to this type of work.

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My father in-law got me a Weber Kettle grill as an early birthday present. I assembled it yesterday and plan on using it today for some burgers. It's being baptized by a thunderstorm right now.

Lana and Hazel snuggling with me.

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[Insert profound thought here]

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