Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I told a friend this afternoon about my recent revelation of being autistic. I've known her for years, and I thought she'd be supportive, but she wasn't at all. She questioned why I'd want to have a label. And she also said "well we are all on the spectrum to a degree". I felt she was being distant, and almost dismissive. I tried to explain how this revelation has been positive and is very freeing for me. Our phone conversation has upset me. And I wonder if it's time to move on from this friendship. This isn't the first time she upset me in recent months.
Has anyone else had this experience? I'd like to hear your views.
Buckle up! Gurd up your loins!
If you do not expect others to understand how you are feeling, then this will be a less disappointing and upsetting time for you in this regard, namely "disclosing" YOUR reality to other people.
Generally people don't care and/or remain skeptical.
Fore warned, is fore armed..
Be well.
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