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What was your life like before you knew you were autistic?

Homebird

There have been quite a few comments recently since the recent documentaries about the experiences of those of us who are older. This made me wonder how my life would have been like had I known why some things were difficult. I spent a lot of my life wishing I could relate to others more easily, like others I came in contact with.  I guess since knowing I have wished less to be like others and tried to accept how I am. 

I had some interesting experiences in my younger days, including a few trips to interesting places abroad. I am glad I have those memories. However today I find a lot of ordinary things challenging and am happy to be at home a lot of the time. I have always found home to be my safe place, but occasionally managed to go beyond my comfort zone.

How have others found the change since knowing they were autistic?

Parents

  • For me there was a huge amount of inner turmoil, confusion and despair because i couldn't fathom why i was so different to those around me and why i seemed to struggle more than others. It also caused a prolonged identity crises because i didn't know where i fitted in to society despite wanting to contribute lots and being ambitious. Whilst my autistic realization in December was very overwhelming with so much to comprehend the overriding feeling was relief. I feel much calmer now than i did before

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  • For me there was a huge amount of inner turmoil, confusion and despair because i couldn't fathom why i was so different to those around me and why i seemed to struggle more than others. It also caused a prolonged identity crises because i didn't know where i fitted in to society despite wanting to contribute lots and being ambitious. Whilst my autistic realization in December was very overwhelming with so much to comprehend the overriding feeling was relief. I feel much calmer now than i did before

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