It may have gone under the radar, but I received a 1-day ban for some things I said to MikeWest502 that were pretty mean. This was all because I got upset because I felt like I was being patronized by another member of the forum for something I thought was okay to say. I have a problem with thinking on impulse a lot and in real life, it's gotten me into tons of trouble. I've never gotten in trouble here for things I've said here in the past, no matter how immature or spammy they were. But this time I crossed the line. Mike, I'm sorry for what I said to you about your COVID-19 situation. I shouldn't have retaliated in the way that I did.
Something I should mention, and I try not to use this as an excuse for my actions, is that I have Aspergers Syndrome. I can sometimes be really un-filterd at times and with what has transpired in the past will be an example for what I mean. I'm not trying to play the victim card here, I've been accused of that before, I just wanted to put that out there in case anyone didn't know...
A Statement to MikeWest502 and Something I Should Mention
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Re: A Statement MikeWest502 and Something I Should Mention
Austinmario13 wrote:It may have gone under the radar, but I received a 1-day ban for some things I said to MikeWest502 that were pretty mean. This was all because I got upset because I felt like I was being patronized by another member of the forum for something I thought was okay to say. I have a problem with thinking on impulse a lot and in real life, it's gotten me into tons of trouble. I've never gotten in trouble here for things I've said here in the past, no matter how immature or spammy they were. But this time I crossed the line. Mike, I'm sorry for what I said to you about your COVID-19 situation. I shouldn't have retaliated in the way that I did.
Something I should mention, and I try not to use this as an excuse for my actions, is that I have Aspergers Syndrome. I can sometimes be really un-filterd at times and with what has transpired in the past will be an example for what I mean. I'm not trying to play the victim card here, I've been accused of that before, I just wanted to put that out there in case anyone didn't know...
I'll start by apologizing to you too for the barge of ill words I stated. I had no intention of berating you, it won't ever happen again. I didn't mean any of it. I lashed out in a reaction when I should have acted and thought things through before hand. Please except my apology, as I truly accept yours.
Something you should know and I'll share with the community. My youngest son was diagnosed with Autism when he was 2 years old. In the beginning I felt sorry for him and was angry at the world. But as his father, I had to realize, there was noone to blame or finger to point. I looked in the mirror and understood there was a reality I had to deal with. I took my time and studied for several years about ASD. Causes, effects, medications, diet, therapy, education, communication, socialization, the list has more.
I really dug in, did tons of research about it and formed a plan for him so that he lives as normal as can be. Hundreds of therapy sesions, and working with him every day. He's the jewel I talked about all year long. He's the recent graduate, top of his class. He just got his drivers license in October and starting college in a couple of weeks.
Last year I lost two aunts, a few close friends and just last week another close friend died due the covid-19 virus. At one of my aunts funerals, I got up to say a few words of her importance in my life. As I was walking to the podeum, he got up and came with me. I thought he was just coming to support me because I was taking her death really hard. But, before I could take the mike, he stepped up, got the microphone and delivered a jaw dropping speech sharing his moments with her and what she meant to him. I was in tears. I saw the young man who I had so much hope for show me, my family and friends that all of the effort, dedication and hard work was paying off. It was the proudest moment of my life. I was overwhelmed.
I truely understand the challenges you may go through from a parent's perspective. It is not easy dealing with Aspergers. If you need or want to talk, please reach out. I'll do what I can to help you. You'll be fine AustinMario, you are not alone in your fight. I admire your honesty, it take courage and I don't see you as having a short supply. As a wise man once said to me "Keep fighting the good fight".
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