Repeating Other People's Words: A Rant

(rant) i just got in trouble for repeating other peoples words. i like to repeat what people say a lot, often in a funny or more dramatic way because its stimulating and fun. i usually dont even do it on purpose but recently ive been doing it a lot more because i have a lot going on and its very self-soothing. ive also been comfortable enough around my family to not mask it, but unfortunately i got in trouble again. ive even explained it before, why i do it, that im not trying to be mean, its just stimulating to me and all that but they dont really care :/ they think im making excuses, but i really am not trying to be mean at all. i thought they understood too but i guess not, and i dont know how else to explain without them thinking im just making excuses or them telling me i just shouldnt do it anyway. its not like a huge deal, but it really made me feel misunderstood and embarrassed and hurt so it just sucks...