...I noticed the original post has been deleted. I was a bit worried, and since I had given some personal information in my reply, I felt unsafe and have deleted that too. I had felt good about taking part, but I need to feel safe. No offence intended.
...I noticed the original post has been deleted. I was a bit worried, and since I had given some personal information in my reply, I felt unsafe and have deleted that too. I had felt good about taking part, but I need to feel safe. No offence intended.
Thanks for the input Plectrum. You do, of course, make a valid point - in that each of us essentially needs to explore autism (and life) for ourselves. It was only more of a playful 'thought experiment' idea.
That being said, I find your experience fascinating. After being initially diagnosed later in life, I was truly astounded as to just how many books and resources there were for (ND) kids, and for the (NT) parents of (ND) children. Most of the books I read seemed to have some advice for 'struggling spouses' (treating them akin to 'victims'), if not dedicated books specifically on the subject of how to cope with us auties. Hell, I've even seen support groups for partners of ND's.
Whilst my post was half in playfulness, underneath it all, it was inspired by my own experience that there has been exceptionally few resources for late diagnosed autistic adults.
As such, I just wondered if the community wished to impart any of it's hard-earned advice - maybe so the next late-diagnosed adult has at least some sort of road map, connection, and doesn't feel quite so... daunted...
(PS: I'm genuinely sorry to hear about your relationship problems. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult that must be for you both).
