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Late diagnosis, female, 60

Sassetta

Hello - I've recently been diagnosed. While reframing your whole life is painful, there is a glimmer of calm because I know I'm not really alone any more; there is understanding out there. I had quite an abusive and bewildering childhood, at home and at school, so although it's not great revisiting and remembering, I think, with a counsellor's help, I'll be able to get over it. Autism isn't the nightmare, it's the things people did and said to make me feel lesser that was. It would be good to connect with other newly diagnosed older people to find out about them, their experiences, how their late diagnosis came about and how they cope. Thanks

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  • in reply to Sassetta

    Thank you Sassetta.

    Onward and upwards, eh!

    Ben

  • in reply to Ben

    Everything you say here makes perfect sense to me, Ben, especially the repeated return to unpleasant experiences. I think this can all be worked through now in a way I'd never imagined before. I agree, it would have been good to have been enlightened earlier, but I am happy to find others here like you, and better late than never! The prospect of peace at last is wonderful. Your last line is so affirming. 

  • in reply to Sassetta

    Sassetta,

    Four and a half years on, I find myself very much better informed. I have read a number of books on autism and, of course, read posts and interacted with others on this forum - many of whom were diagnosed later in life.

    My mind often takes me back to difficulties repeatedly experienced over the years, particularly in interacting with others. And now, with this late gained knowledge, at last some of these problems are becoming clearer as I see them in such a different light....... but oh how I wish this enlightenment had come earlier in life. However, I am happy to report that I am, at last, discovering just who I am.....

    I am Ben.