Hey everyone, just wanted to see if anyone has been in a similar situation. My partner and I split a couple of months back, a mutual decision.
For context we'd both been going through a troubling time in our own personal lives, for myself I had had a burst of stimming after having my seconded severe meltdown (which freaked us both out) I was worrying what was wrong with my and had no Idea I had ASD (which since been diagnosed).
We decided to part ways because (more so my partner) was incredibly worried that their issues were hurting me and that we didn't want to end up hurting each other but have time apart to heal, without adding any additional pressure. We were always very close and open but what happened to me scared me and I didn't have an answer.
It was left to me to arrange a catch up but since I've been diagnosed I'm a little worried about how to approach it. Part of me feels as though I owe an explanation so that they don't feel as though it was their fault, but at the same time I don't want to come across as using ASD as an excuse which it most certainly isn't.
Before I make a decision I know I need to have a more eclectic understanding and be comfortable with the diagnosis. I'm well on my way as straight away it genuinely felt like a missing piece of the puzzle was found.
