Hi only recently given ASD diagnosis, as a female aged 40 I'm trying to understand myself more and not blame myself for trying to fit in with the neurotypical lifestyle I struggled so hard to adjust to, causing so much stress and other mental health issues.
The problem I have is people I surround myself with are finding it hard to understand that I am actually Autistic (as I have seemed to managed OK in their eyes all this time, so why change)
it's as if they think I've exaggerated how Autism affects me because they didn't notice. I have Masked alot throughout my life and just finding it hard to be accepted for who I really am at moment.
