Published on 12, July, 2020
First time posting here so I hope I'm doing it right.
I've noticed a lot recently when my Mum talks to others about me or my brother having Autism people will often say things like "Oh they have something wrong with them" or "If only we could give them normal brains" and I'm standing there feeling like absolute crap cause then I think "Well I'm obviously useless so what's even the point of being Autistic and being alive. Then there's the sympathetic sad looks from people and the" Oh I'm so sorry for you" comments. It just really gets me down sometimes. I'm very proud of my Autism as it makes me who I am but when I hear the comments it's like a punch in the gut.
Hi Michael, thanks for the information, very interesting read. I am new here. I am in a couple, one neurotypical, the other, I believe, highly functioning autist. sad, what you say.... when you talk about neurotypical forums do you mean general forums, nothing to do with autism_ I would love to learn more about mixed couples. If what you say is true then this site is a nightmare.... I thought that it would be a safe place for those in need of support and information!
I repeat: the forum is not for autistic people, but it is designed for well-intentioned neurotypicals and high-functioning Aspies.
That's interesting, I didn't know that. The forum was recommended to me in my diagnostic paperwork so I assumed it was all ASD people here.
Thanks for all the other information as well, Michael.