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?
Most people have been supportive which is nice. But in a "ah that makes sense" or "its good you can get the correct support" kind of way.
However one person last week said "oh congratulations!! That's so awesome! I'm autistic too and I was so happy when I got my diagnosis. How great is that?" It felt so nice for someone to see it as something to be celebrated. Not a problem or a way of getting help. Actually something that was really good and something I should be proud of.