You know... I think I sensed that you were on the spectrum! My son is also on the spectrum so I think I saw some similarities in the way that you speak like him :)
some people think that you're abrasive hahaha but I sensed that it wasn't meant to be - it was just unfiltered. and that's why I always tried to comment to you openly and without feeling offended.
Kudos to you for getting your emotional issues handled - It's very difficult to handle depression but you did it! and... with you being under minimum wage - I'm sure there are a lot more that you are struggling with.
but your life is a testament to the fact that there are people who use excuses to be the victim - and there are people who use those same things to spur them onto more. really proud of you for conquering that.
As far as Hive... well - there are many that are feeling the way you do. I just had (and continue to have) many discussions about this with @wil.metcalfe. The only thing that we can continue to do is keep engaging with people.
and if I can encourage you and try to maybe give you a little bit of advice (it's what I've had to tell my son too) Sometimes, our minds are such that we see black and white, and it's very hard for us to NOT see that black and white. and so we speak that way, and in trying to engage with people, we actually make them feel attacked. I know that you are explosive! hahahaha @xplosive :) and I know that you want to feel that you should be able to speak your truth as much as you like. And I think you should! But... if you are concerned about engaging more and not just you - but trying to find others to engage with - I would just gently suggest that you soften some of your comments to be a bit less aggressive. I know that you don't think it is - but I know that you have seen many people SAY that you are. LOL so... maybe try to pull back on how forceful you are in you opinions at times and find a common ground somewhere in the conversation. I think it might help you! :) but - it's just my humble suggestion! You will do as you see best :)