Published on 12, July, 2020
I got my aspergers diagnosis in January this year aged 38. I have had the same group of girl friends since I was 18 (from university) and I feel ready to tell them. Partly to help to explain some of my behaviour over the years and partly as a "thanks" for sticking around and putting up with me!
I think they will be surprised. At my assessment /diagnosis the psychologist said I was one of the best 'maskers' he'd ever seen.
Up until now I've only told my family (including inlaws) and one work colleague who is probably my closest friend since we spend so much time together. They were all surprised. My husband is the only person who wasnt at all surprised!
Sometimes I think they are only surprised because I don't look or behave (outwardly) like what they perceive as a "typical" autistic person!
Don't think I can face doing it in person (there's 8 of us) so I'm going to post it in a private group we have.
Up until now I've only told my family and my work colleague who is probably my closest friend since we spend so much time together.
Can anybody give me any advice or share their experience?
Any help much appreciated
My experience of this was my real friend(i have no others) already knew and didnt want to upset me by saying anything , They just let me" be me" , my sister understood as she works with special needs children in the forces .
That's such a nice friend!