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I have been planning for ages to clean up my room and remove the spider but since I've been depressed and my executive dysfunction has been at work, I didn't do anything about it.

Guess what happened today - the spider caught a fly and is happily feasting right now. So turns out I haven't been all alone lately - both the spider and I have been in some kind of hibernation for some time. The spider also doesn't initiate smalltalk so I think it is fair to assume it is autistic too.

Anyway I've posted here lately as I haven't been well, so I'll just let you know that I feel a bit more positive about getting shit done and change things for the better. hugs (for anyone who wants one)!

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[โ€“] Sketchpad01 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you should name the spider Able, because I named a houseplant Able (it was a dumb Cain) and then it died on me, so I think it's memory would I've on well as a spider

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm damn glad Able won't have to be watered this time!