Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm just interested whether they think it's a problem or not. With my own, most people will say "I'm so sorry" like it's a disease that's going to kill me in a few months time. Lol. I don't know why some people feel like that with it. I personally embrace it. I love being autistic and having a love of knowledge on another level and info dumping to my family. I like how I can eat the same foods, be repetitive with the same films (thank you, subtitles), I love how it makes me unique!
I wonder if one day it will be seen in a more positive light?
Claire said:I love being autistic and having a love of knowledge on another level and info dumping to my family
So do I! Be autistic and proud! I am very proud of being autistic, I love everything about it! I am so sorry you have had very negative and stigmatising responses when you have disclosed that you are autistic, your autistic identity deserves to be embraced and celebrated!
I hope you feel like this online community is a safe space to be proudly autistic.
You may be interested in this video below about experiences of disclosing your autistic identity:
https://youtu.be/Sq82fb7NROY