knowing the unknown - new diagnosis

Hello Liz. I don't know if i cope well enough socially myself to give any advice other than if you find yourself in the majority with anything in life, you are usually doing something wrong. I know that isn't always a consolation when you are wanting to feel a connection with someone but its not us that need to change. I recently went through some counselling sessions which were based around focusing on the things I do well rather than things that I struggle with. It certainly put me in a more positive frame of mind.

I shall write a list of things i enjoy and do well and focus on those. Its all advice, even if you just suggest what not to do, it helps. I think i just need to find myself and know myself a little better, rather than wishing i was like someone else. Perhaps then things will be easier? 

I think everyone, autistic or not, can stand to gain from showing themselves a little more love and acceptance. The analogy I was given by someone was that if a toddler didn't do a very good job with a task, you would't be really harsh on them, you would be kind and encouraging. So why do we beat ourselves up so badly?

Sometimes easier said than done but we can but try

Sometimes easier said than done but we can but try