Hi, first of all sorry for my slight outburst yesterday. This weekend has been the first time we have had someone to stay since lockdown. I always find having people in the house very stressful. I thought as this person is family that it was safe to tell them of my autism. I got told that, “ I just don’t like anyone” I tried to explain that I have trouble understanding people. I got met with, “ you need to try more and not make this autism thing all about you”. I felt that I was back in the school playground with a bully. This went on for about 15 minutes, I don’t know if I’m angry or disappointed, most probably a bit of both.
This person is supposed to be highly educated, she had been drinking, I suppose someone’s true colours come out then. She is leaving today and I hope she won’t return.
