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While I value my writing assistant's input, sometimes her level of involvement becomes distracting. It's hard to put words together when you have a fluffy tail up your nose.

Players Avoiding Arbitration: 11/22/24

The deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Throughout the day, we’ll surely see a handful of arb-eligible players agree to terms with their clubs to avoid a hearing. These so-called “pre-tender deals” usually, although not always, involve players who were borderline non-tender candidates. Rather than run the risk…

mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/pla

I think I might return to watch this show!!
I remember this episode. 😭
I relate to a lot of the points made and laughed in solidarity from a comment: "So glad you touched on autistic women realizing that friendships with men are often easier, and then being accused of being a pick me."
So Real 😮‍💨

@actuallyautistic ##actuallyautistic #actuallyaudhd

youtu.be/mGKurSNsbug?si=1GT_W_

Kagi Summarizer:
Title: Jess from New Girl exemplifies the Autistic experience so well

- The video discusses how Jess from "New Girl" exemplifies the autistic experience, particularly in her interactions with other characters and her struggles with socialization and female friendships.

- Jess attempts to connect with Julia, Nick's girlfriend, but their differing communication styles lead to misunderstandings and discomfort, highlighting the challenges autistic individuals face in social settings.

- The concept of "masking" is explored, where Julia represents someone who suppresses her true self, leading to bitterness towards Jess, who is more open and authentic.

- The video emphasizes the difficulty of navigating female friendships, especially when underlying tensions and passive-aggressive behaviors are present, which can be particularly challenging for autistic individuals.
- Jess's delayed processing of social cues is relatable for many autistic viewers, illustrating the frustration of not realizing when someone is being unkind until after the interaction.
- The conversation touches on the complexities of communication between genders, with Nick struggling to understand the subtle dynamics of Jess and Julia's interactions.

- The importance of honest communication is highlighted, as Jess's authenticity encourages Julia to drop her mask and engage in more genuine conversations.

- The video discusses the emotional wounds that can arise from negative social experiences, particularly for women, and the healing that can occur through supportive relationships.

- The concept of "invisible fighting" is introduced, where women may engage in conflict through subtle cues rather than direct confrontation, complicating understanding for those outside of that dynamic.

- The video encourages viewers to recognize and validate their experiences as autistic individuals, particularly in the context of navigating friendships and societal expectations around gender interactions.