as an autistic person the only way I can really understand what someone is feeling/going through is if I have a personal point of reference. That's just how I understand people, I find a personal experience that was similar or maybe had a lesson that could be applied and use that as a way to understand other people. Nts always misinterpret this as "turning the conversation towards myself" or call me selfish when I'm just trying to relate and understand what they're going through. I'm not trying to minimize your problems or say I know *exactly* how you feel, it's literally just the only way I can relate to other ppl.


















