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startup_spouse

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About startup_spouse

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    Comment #1706956

    Oh that makes me immensely happy to read! It's always a good feeling when other 20-somethings with ASD are doing well :)

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    Comment #1706864

    Mea culpa. I should have been more clear about that :) Jenny McCarthy was on MTV back in the day. Also in Playboy. Her son is on the spectrum and she believes it was caused by vacc…

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    Comment #1706818

    I will definitely have to watch it. Yes, a "mental challenge" just like it might be a mental challenge for someone without my skill set to do something that I excel at naturally, y…

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    Comment #1706795

    Yes, some cases are severe. But not all. Which is which is why I, personally, don't think the whole lot should be referred to as "mentally challenged". But that's just my opinion. …

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    Comment #1706741

    I wasn't trying to be PC at all. I'm the least PC person I know: I'm an Aspie, I have little to no filter. I was just seeking clarification :)

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    Comment #1706734

    Thanks for clarifying :) No need to apologize. The phrase "mentally challenged" is used by many people, with different meanings and intentions. Rather than jump on you straight awa…

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    Comment #1705876

    I'm really curious. What about reading this article made you think of Elling and what you refer to as "mentally challenged folk"? Maybe I'm missing something (I haven't seen the mo…

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    Comment #1622993

    Indeed, YouTube is just a start... we're working on other stuff ;)

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    Comment #1622990

    Thanks, we think it's pretty neat too :) Hope we're not enabling your addiction though! Ok, maybe just a little bit ;)

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    Comment #1579296

    I'm surprised to see this for 2 reasons: 1) While I don't really have an opinion on it, I was under the impression that the general consensus was any combination of the following: …

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    Comment #1454273

    Thanks ;)

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    Comment #1454272

    Thanks so much. I'm sure she has many entertaining experiences she could recount :) Please tell her to share some!

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    Comment #1454266

    Thank you. I tried to be neutral without sounding stuffy, as a lot of lit with "s/he" tends to sound (in my opinion). Plus it really annoys me when people assume all entrepreneurs …

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    Comment #1454257

    That is great advice. We've noticed the same half-listening thing. I'm just as guilty if my husband tries to speak to me when I'm working on any writing or translation projects. Or…

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    Comment #1454253

    Thanks so much. I'd love to hear any stories she'd like to share. The business card idea is brilliant! Maybe I should offer those? lol I've added a share widget to the sidebar, tha…

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    Comment #1454236

    ... You're pulling my leg, right? :) You must be really good at managing your time, being efficient, and resisting the urge to take your work to bed with you! Do you offer coaching…

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    Comment #1454231

    Oh God, yeah. Working like crazy for yourself is one thing. Forcing others to adopt crazy work habits is another. If people are genuinely excited about working for you and choose t…

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    Comment #1454223

    Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment. I'm glad you and your co-founder both have supportive wives, as I do feel we add a lot ;) I would love to hear their stories…

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    Ask HN: Do you have a startup spouse?

    Hi everyone :) My husband introduced me to HN a long time ago and I always enjoy the stuff you all post, but I've never commented on anything before. I decided to start a blog abou…