Published on 12, July, 2020
I am autistic level 2 or moderate to severe. My entire life I have loved to play with toys. It can be Lego, stuffed animals, bouncing balls, water toys, kinetic sand
I just love these things and many other toys. But I should not I am adult since long time.It feels great playing with these things but I also like doing some grown up things too.When feeling overwhelmed I still even am thumb sucking or use something else also when tired or not feeling well.When eating I prefer just using my fingers at home only fork or spoon when not at home but it is a struggle.I just feel the best when I can be myself.I am just like this and was taught be ashamed of this but I dont want to be ashamed this is who I amIs it okay or am I wrong in some way?
Hi Sebastian. Honestly mate there's nothing wrong with this and it's reassuring for me to hear you do this as I still play with my toys as well. I love playing with my figures and my cars, Playmobil, all the things I grew up with except I never outgrew them. Some people will disagree but I don't see a problem with it. It doesn't hurt you or anyone else so you go right ahead mate. That's what I do.
Wherever people tell me to grow up I always think this from my favourite TV show.
Never stop being yourself and always do what you enjoy. That's what I say.
True my parents programed me to not like play. I was forbidden from age 12 to play. All my toys were removed on my birthday all I had in my room was a bed, a desk and shelfs with books to read. Not that I ever could read and understand but I could read but no use when I could not understand a word