@JackieVenus
Good answer Jackie. Thanks for your response. I see your list as kind of "mixed". The last three, (Humanist, Intelligent, Emotional) I'd consider to be things to possibly take pride in. The first two (Autistic & Disabled) would seem to be things to overcome. Genderqueer is apparently a sexual orientation term. I'll admit to not knowing the definition of that. I'm unclear as to why anyone would take pride in their sexual orientation. It is what it is. Anyway. We should all be comfortable in our own skins. I'm glad you are.

@JackieVenus
Autistic Spectrum is a disorder. Being disabled means suffering a mental or physical disability.
So, I see nothing wrong with telling someone that I admire the fact that they have overcome something in their life.

@JackieVenus my son, 43 is autistic and yes it is disabling and shuts doors to equal opportunities. Because of ignorance, my son has been bullied since he started kindergarten, he suffers from depression and angers issues. He can't hold a job because of ignorance tho he is a loyal and hard worker. Which has kept him at the poverty level.

@JackieVenus exactly right!!! One can never escape from austism. That's a fact. Disabilities? More have no cures only treatments. Like nerve damage, it's pretty much permanent.

@JackieVenus, @bigpawbullets I take pride in being an out lesbian despite overt discrimination, hate and sometimes violence against me and LGBTQ community.

I am proud that I succeeded and prospered despite all the negative and hateful people in the world.

I've been fired for being gay, ridiculed, stalked and harassed for being gay. And still I thrive.

@JackieVenus
I agree Jackie. We view things differently. Have a good life!

@JackieVenus thank you very very much!!!