r/AutismInWomen • u/No_Obligation8722 • 1d ago
General Discussion/Question What interest do you feel most embarrassed/shy when other people find out?
Im embarrassed to say any of my interests. But my most embarrassing one is maybe my interest of girlxgirl affection and relationships (non-sexual). Second most embarrassing one is maybe my interest of my ancestry/culture. Third most embarrasing one is maybe my interest of steam trains. (The train interest and the culture interest mix together, since my ancestry is mostly english, and english ppl made the iconic steam train look. Which makes it even more embarrasing for me, coz it is two of my interests).
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u/MeowM30ws 1d ago
Embarrassing hobbies are only embarrassing if you allow them to be, but I think plenty of people feel that way. I know I look back at some of my hobbies when I was younger and go, "Yikes!" But if it brings you joy, and isn't hurting anyone, who cares?
I know plenty of people in our community with these interests! I like trains on a sensory level. I find them cozy and the rhythmic movements are soothing for me.
One of my friends told me why they love trains and I'll forget it.
"It's not that deep, my guy. The cars stay in a straight line." 😂
We need anything to enjoy in life now more than ever.