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[–] 22 points 5 months ago (11 children)

I actually wanted to join the military fresh out of high school but I was informed by my recruiter that they don't take autistic people

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  • [–] 24 points 5 months ago (8 children)

    Well that's a damn lie but hey, bullets dodged

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    There are medical waivers that are almost always granted if you're willing and able to ask in the first place.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (2 children)

    Wish I knew that back then. Can't sign up for the military now. Trans, and now I have a medical history of suicidal ideation.

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