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submitted 2 weeks ago by Lexam@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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I have monkey toes. I use my feet as hands if I'm barefoot. Drop a pen? Not bending over for that. Cat drops the ball at my feet. Well just going to hand it up to myself.

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[–] gid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

I have monkey toes. I use my feet as hands if I'm barefoot. Drop a pen? Not bending over for that. Cat drops the ball at my feet. Well just going to hand it up to myself.

I don't like touching dirty things with my hands, so I'll lift the lid off a bin with my foot.

I thought I was going to have a relaxed day today, but a minor emergency at work (that I've managed to fix already) has thrown all my plans in disarray.

[–] noctivius@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

i also do that because why not

[–] Jojowski@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 weeks ago

Me too. I can also pinch quite hard with the toes! My SO has truly felt the power of toe!

I feel like going out and doing something exciting tonight but can't seem to get any company. I guess I'll just go cycling or ride the motorbike by myself or something.