Published on 12, July, 2020
There's another question that sprang to mind this morning.
What defines your autism?
I have noticed that most of the posts on the forum appear to be about our vulnerabilities.
So, is our autism defined by our vulnerabilities?
Certainly the sensitivities and communication difficulties can make us more vulnerable to stress and isolation.
Any positives anyone?
I'm still thinking about that one.
There is a lot of food for thought once we have obtained recognition either personally or professionally.
Being weird.
I am unlike other people. Sometimes that causes me difficulties, and other times it brings me great joy.
I have always been the odd one out, queer and peculiar, non conforming. I like to challenge people to think and not just accept what they've been told. The world is full of all sorts of people, and that makes it a bright and beautiful place.
My autism is so thoroughly entwined with who I am and it has shaped all my experiences so I don't know who I would be without it. And as difficult as it is sometimes, I like being me.
As someone who's not Autistic, I can relate. Perhaps that is why I was diagnosed! I think there is an acceptable brand of weird, and there are many not so acceptable kinds of weird. I've had many acquaintances ditch me to speak to Autistic people, that probably tells you how weird I am then LOL. It's probably all the taxidermy and roadkill, so I was told.
Love that.
I think that perfectly sums it up for me too.
Being weird has always been my thing. No matter what job i have, or new people that come into my life, at some point i become the weird one.
Not in a negative way. Just the one that is unpredictable and has slightly warped views amongst muggles.
Like you Glitter i mirror, it isnt always easy but i like being the odd one out.
Well said!!!!!