An autistic woman who would prefer for others to deliver difficult truths to her without any ambiguity would also rather die than say a single stressful thing directly into another person’s face, it has been rumoured.
Beth Hapworth, 38, who needs clear and direct communication from others in order to avoid misunderstandings, has reportedly become an expert in dancing around, pussyfooting and eggshell-treading.
Hapworth said: “I don’t understand why everyone can’t just be honest and real all the time. Apart from when I can’t do it – which is totally understandable, because trauma.”
“I just don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings,” Hapworth continued, “which is why have to I avoid them entirely until they stop asking me if they should quit their job and give their music a proper go.”
“I should probably tell them they can’t hit a single note,” Hapworth added. “But I’d rather see them humiliate themselves on Britain’s Got Talent than be the one to point out they sound like a dying manatee.”
Hapworth could not be reached for further comment as she didn’t want to deliver mildly critical feedback on the draft our reporter sent her of this article.
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