I get all that you just said as I’ve had a similar range of emotions after a very personal loss this year. I’m sorry someone chastised you about being kinder to anyone, autistic or not. I have never met you, but a friend has. Her opinion and all that I’ve ever read here lead me to believe that the commenter doesn’t know you well. I think I am a kind and patient person but that doesn’t mean I don’t value my own space and solitude on public transportation.