Leave Austin Alone

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Burger King

Cromwell, Connecticut

Austin: *eating his Bacon King*

Woman: *loud sneezing*

Austin: *jumps and covers his ears* Too loud!!!!

Woman: What you getting all excited about? I just sneezed!

Austin: I have autism, and certain noises trigger me.

Woman: Oh, grow up!

Charlotte: Hey, lay off! He can't help how he was born! Mind your own business, and leave him alone!

Woman: I just sneezed, and he's covering his ears!

Charlotte: I said, leave him alone!

Austin: *drinks his strawberry milkshake*

Woman: *leaves Austin alone and leaves BK*

Charlotte: Autistic people are always being judged! Makes me sick! You okay, Austin?

Austin: Yes.

Charlotte: Okay, just making sure. *eats her Southwest Bacon Whopper! This burger packs a kick!




This story was written on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022.

A/N I totally feel for Austin! He gets triggered by loud noises as much as I do! And, that woman should have minded her own business! Its not easy having autism. Don't be a silent reader. Please leave feedback. Thanks.

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