When being given the news that someone in your life is autistic, saying "we are all on the spectrum" invalidates the news you are hearing. It's a way of swatting away the cognitive strain of trying to understand your friend with a new lens.
"Receiving the Backing International Small Restaurants grant last year has allowed us to invest in upgrading our kitchen, as well as extending the outdoor dining area so that even more people can enjoy great coffee, food, and..."
Just the appreciation - 'one of our own' was kind of the sense that I was embraced with. When tough times happen, you find out who your friends are. And to see this response from the highest level of sport, it makes you feel special.
Merz reported the hateful letter to the FBI, stating, 'This atrocious behavior motivates me even more to stand up for Tesla, Elon, and DOGE.'
The amazing thing is that when the news came out this morning, we'd the television on in the main hall. There were 100 people here, all different nationalities and you could see how the news hit every person straight away.