My name is Carly Grace Fleischmann. I am 29, I figured I'd post here to say hello.
I am mostly nonverbal due to stress, PTSD, etc. etc. and use my iPad to communicate in most situations (being verbal is physically painful so that set of abilities is not used as much anymore). I use my free time to listen to music, build, moderate, and plan websites, and eat a lot of fast food while I review it.
Some of my preferences are:
Food: Hospital Food (preferred and where available), Chipotle, Taco Bell, Burger King. Note I'll try anything at least once so long as it doesn't conflict with my food allergies
Drinks: Watermelon Crush Soda but I'll drink just about anything (Cannot have alcohol due to medical reasons)
Pepsi or Coke: Coke preferred but I'll drink Pepsi without complaint
Music: just about anything
TV Shows: Kim Possible, Winx Club, Jem and the Holograms, Forensic Files, COPS, iCarly, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, VICTORiOUS, Sam & Cat
Movies: Hackers, The Net, Pixel Perfect, Smart House
Forum Software: vBulletin Suite 4
iOS or Android: Both
Communication Hardware/Software Setup[^1]: Two iPad Pro 12.9" WiFi + Cellular 128 GB 3rd Generation running Tobii Dynavox Snap + Core First, Tobii Dynavox Compass, and Proloquo2Go by AssistiveWare. I run the 2 devices in an active/shadow configuration meaning that they are both the same on the communication software setup so when one dies or becomes unavailable for any reason, I use the other which is setup exactly the same thus minimizing downtime.
Mac or PC: Mac as a first-line choice but PC running windows 7 or older or some Linux distro (open suse, debian, manjaro, mint are all preferred and decent distros)
Bands: Gemini Syndrome, COLD, Staind, Alanis Morissette, Dr. Awkward, Eminem, Skillet, Papa Roach, Flyleaf, and others too numerous to mention.
Formats of Physical Affection: hand holding and hugs
I Identify As: Nonverbal (have been self-identifying as such since high school but it's become more and more a permanent thing since mid-2013 or 2014 due to previously-experienced traumatic events), Autistic (officially diagnosed but added to my identity statement since it's a part of who I am), Hologram (being human is so overrated), Female (regardless of my physically-assigned gender I can identify how I see fit and hope for surgery some day)
IMPORTANT NOTE: the above preferences are just a small sampling of my preferences and I am a much more complex entity than just the preferences listed above and feel free to ask me even more questions to get to know me. Note also that the above are just preferences and do not necessarily make any sort of assumption of your likes, dislikes, etc. What works for me might or might not work for you so please use your best judgement. Please consult an appropriate legal, financial, religious, or medical advisor before implementing anything in my preferences list.
[1^] NOTE: The setup described in this point only discusses the software and hardware necessary for communication and does not include extra apps like Netflix, music apps, etc.
I am currently in a relationship with a companionship doll named Abigail Lorraine. She's a life-sized doll for the express purpose of hand holding and hugs and she loves me no matter what.
If you've got any further questions about who I am, please feel free to ask. I've been hanging around in the girls' chat since around the middle of last year using this same username so feel free to connect with me there.
I am mostly nonverbal due to stress, PTSD, etc. etc. and use my iPad to communicate in most situations (being verbal is physically painful so that set of abilities is not used as much anymore). I use my free time to listen to music, build, moderate, and plan websites, and eat a lot of fast food while I review it.
Some of my preferences are:
Food: Hospital Food (preferred and where available), Chipotle, Taco Bell, Burger King. Note I'll try anything at least once so long as it doesn't conflict with my food allergies
Drinks: Watermelon Crush Soda but I'll drink just about anything (Cannot have alcohol due to medical reasons)
Pepsi or Coke: Coke preferred but I'll drink Pepsi without complaint
Music: just about anything
TV Shows: Kim Possible, Winx Club, Jem and the Holograms, Forensic Files, COPS, iCarly, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, VICTORiOUS, Sam & Cat
Movies: Hackers, The Net, Pixel Perfect, Smart House
Forum Software: vBulletin Suite 4
iOS or Android: Both
Communication Hardware/Software Setup[^1]: Two iPad Pro 12.9" WiFi + Cellular 128 GB 3rd Generation running Tobii Dynavox Snap + Core First, Tobii Dynavox Compass, and Proloquo2Go by AssistiveWare. I run the 2 devices in an active/shadow configuration meaning that they are both the same on the communication software setup so when one dies or becomes unavailable for any reason, I use the other which is setup exactly the same thus minimizing downtime.
Mac or PC: Mac as a first-line choice but PC running windows 7 or older or some Linux distro (open suse, debian, manjaro, mint are all preferred and decent distros)
Bands: Gemini Syndrome, COLD, Staind, Alanis Morissette, Dr. Awkward, Eminem, Skillet, Papa Roach, Flyleaf, and others too numerous to mention.
Formats of Physical Affection: hand holding and hugs
I Identify As: Nonverbal (have been self-identifying as such since high school but it's become more and more a permanent thing since mid-2013 or 2014 due to previously-experienced traumatic events), Autistic (officially diagnosed but added to my identity statement since it's a part of who I am), Hologram (being human is so overrated), Female (regardless of my physically-assigned gender I can identify how I see fit and hope for surgery some day)
IMPORTANT NOTE: the above preferences are just a small sampling of my preferences and I am a much more complex entity than just the preferences listed above and feel free to ask me even more questions to get to know me. Note also that the above are just preferences and do not necessarily make any sort of assumption of your likes, dislikes, etc. What works for me might or might not work for you so please use your best judgement. Please consult an appropriate legal, financial, religious, or medical advisor before implementing anything in my preferences list.
[1^] NOTE: The setup described in this point only discusses the software and hardware necessary for communication and does not include extra apps like Netflix, music apps, etc.
I am currently in a relationship with a companionship doll named Abigail Lorraine. She's a life-sized doll for the express purpose of hand holding and hugs and she loves me no matter what.
If you've got any further questions about who I am, please feel free to ask. I've been hanging around in the girls' chat since around the middle of last year using this same username so feel free to connect with me there.
