let me start by saying i recently learned of my autism late in life, so i’ve had no awareness of some of my behaviors as autistic until recently.
it’s often said that people with autism have a strong personal sense of right and wrong. neurotypicals may label it as stubborn but i see it as principled. obviously, nts can have an equal sense of right and wrong, but it does appear to be uniquely within autism that it can present as a detriment. for example, i will often sabotage myself if it means i’ll be forced to do something i find reprehensible or objectionable, like i’d rather risk homelessness than take a job in health insurance if i was unemployed.
how has this affected you throughout your life?
for me it has been both a benefit and a massive hindrance. over time i have learned ways to recontextualize certain situations and circumstances, but there are areas i am simply unwilling to compromise on.
If you’re talking about running for office - I’m not sure. If you’re talking about something smaller-scale, you can find the nearest protest and try to find someone handing out flyers or signing up people for newsletters. That will get you looped into protests, rallies, mailing campaigns, and other actions.
The other place I’ve encountered groups canvassing is at the local farmer’s markets, weirdly enough.
Well my goal is atleast becoming member of parliament. Highest goal, chancellor or EU president. I come from poverty and not the political elite, i dont care about the money, only take how much i need for my own living so max 2k€ and the rest will be put in either a fund to build a modern “fuggerei” or straight up donated to variouse causes.
Everyone can join a party and even when you arent active, that money then helps the party. Joining a union should defenetly be on everyones agenda as worker though! Only together we are strong!