By Peg Streep — 2020
Looking at the collateral damage we rarely talk about.
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Many autistic people have trouble making and keeping friends. This has led to the myth that they don’t want friends3. In reality, they long for friendships just like anyone else. But they face unique challenges in forming and maintaining them.
Painful memories of childhood along with gendered social norms can make adult friendships more complicated for neurodiverse women.
While there can be no doubt about the power of female friendships, lately I have been wondering whether we place too much pressure on them and whether our expectations of one another are realistic.
Whether you have a few besties or a whole goddess crew, your female friendships enhance your life in so many ways you might not even understand. No matter how strong you may be, everybody needs some sisters to lean on.
Why do female friendships tend to be more intense? And what happens when they end?
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Unbreakable female bonds can solidify your happiness.