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Connecting with autistic people who feel positive about their identity.

Namewig

Hello

I was diagnosed late, age 32 (now 33) and it has been... interesting. 

I am trying to feel more positive about my identity and focus on my strengths. I would like to build for myself, a community of others who have similar experiences, because I feel isolated (particularly during lockdown) and defective, very often. I think I have to do some work to put down internalised ableism and masking and pick up who I really am. Its a bit disheartening to only hear fear and worry when I look online for support. 

Are you an autistic adult who has come to terms with their identity and feels positive and strong sometimes? Would you be interested in chatting? Perhaps sending some emails? Or whatever you’re comfortable with - this is my first post, if DM’s are a feature on this forum, thats cool too. 

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  • Hi,  I was diagnosed in 2018, aged 61, I think what you're looking for is self acceptance, if you can achieve this you'll feel liberated and free to be yourself & embrace everything autism has given you both the positive & negative aspects.

    Long before I was diagnosed & still trying to find out who I was & why I had so many issues in life I went through the process of self acceptance, I started by just brainstorming, writing down everything I knew about myself being brutally honest, I did this for several months until I felt I had everything written down then categorised it into sub sections - just going through this process is worthwhile.

    Heck I know I'm far from perfect (just ask my long suffering wife) but I'm now at ease with myself & accept all my failures & successes as I climb the mountain of life.

    Best Wishes & hope you find the inner peace you're looking for.

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