A 28-year-old man with Autism Spectrum Disorder found himself in an uncomfortable situation when his aunt made some incorrect assumptions about his relationship with his girlfriend. The man, who is semi-verbal and sometimes uses British Sign Language, Sign-Supported English, or a computer device to communicate, has been in a loving relationship with his girlfriend for ten years. However, his aunt believed that his girlfriend was actually his live-in carer, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Living with Autism
A Loving Relationship
Zoom Meetings with Family
Aunt’s Support Group
Aunt’s Misconceptions ♀️
Girlfriend Corrects Aunt ️
Aunt’s Shocking Belief
Inappropriate Relationship? ❌
Man Defends Himself
Family’s Mixed Reactions
The man’s girlfriend told him that his anger was justified because his aunt was infantilizing him, but maybe he should have left out the sexual details. His parents say he should apologize, while his grandpa thinks the whole thing is very funny. The man is left feeling confused, as everyone has different opinions on the matter. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions.
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