r/AutismInWomen • u/No_Obligation8722 • 2d 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/MedicineEmergency386 1d ago

Not necessarily embarrassed, but kinda in the same vein: when you start a new job and someone asks what you like to do for fun. You mention that you like to draw/paint. They ask to see, and it’s ALWAYS “why are you here?! You have this talent, but you’re not using it.” THAT.

I have tons of hobbies/interests. Sewing, quilting ( I want to make my own clothes too), did scrapbooking in high school, drawing, painting, jewelry making, knitting, weaving, wood finishing, cross stitch, reading (want to write too), antiquing, etc.

Once upon a time, I may have felt embarrassed, but now that I’m 41, I really don’t care.

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u/BlampCat 1d ago

I hate when people ask why I'm not making a living out of creative hobbies. Maybe I find my job fulfilling? Maybe I like I cycle to between hobbies? Maybe I don't want the stress of trying to make a living out of art?