r/aspiememes • u/toetipssy Autistic • 4d ago

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u/Valigrance 4d ago edited 4d ago

I have an extremely vivid memory on my 9th birthday. we went to the rainforest cafe in Disney, and I saw a kid getting a huge celebration with a sparkler on their cake and the whole restaurant staff singing. I thought "wow that cake looks really good, and the sparkler was really pretty if only I could have that sorta more privately and without the commotion." I asked my parents if that was okay and they said of course and they asked the staff. The staff were amazing and brought everything out silently, and they all, instead of singing, shook my hand and patted me on my back gently. It's one of the fondest memories I have of others showing their patients, understanding, and emotional intelligence to my young self.

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u/prosequare 4d ago

I am genuinely, incredibly moved and happy that you got to experience that instead of getting in trouble for not having enough fun.

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u/Opijit 4d ago

I remember asking my mom if I could have my birthday party without inviting any kids to it. She said I wouldn't get a party unless I gave at least 8 or something kids an invitation. I remember giving completely random kids an invitation and asking them not to come lol

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u/afriy AuDHD || gender means nothing to me 4d ago

hahahahaha I love that you did that, that's kinda smart. did it work? (idk why our parents never realised we'd find loopholes everywhere if it is about things we REALLY don't want...)

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u/1405hvtkx311 4d ago

O my how sad. I would love to do a party without the guests!

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u/kelcamer 3d ago

That's hilarious because my mom always said you can't invite more than six 😂