Partner of an autistic person

Thanks all for responding.

It’s ok, I’m not really looking for solutions as I know all I can do is control my own reactions to things. It would just be comforting to hear from other neurotypical people who also have a neurodiverse partner and can understand and sympathise with some of the challenges this dynamic brings. 

Have you considered that you are on the wrong website? Would you not be better off seeking support on a website orientated towards carers of neurodiverse individuals? Or something thing like this: 

https://adult-autism.health.harvard.edu/resources/caregiver-guidance/

Or this

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/social-care/social-care-england-carers/support-available-for-carers

Or this

https://islingtoncarershub.org/support-for-carers-of-high-functioning-autistic-adults/

It might not be in your area, but you could enquire for similar resources locally. 

Just a thought...

Thank you, but what I’m looking for is to find real people I can connect with. To hear (or read) another person saying “Yes, I hear you and I feel you” and I can’t seem to find that anywhere.

I’m part of the carers network in my area but everyones circumstances are so different. As this website is advertised as a place for family members and carers as well I was hoping I might have more luck here. 

Also, Rosie, could you clarify which point the issue is about? 

Many thanks.

I'm sorry, Rosie. I was trying to make the point that we were all frustrated by a lack of understanding, and rigorous debate may start the ball rolling.

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Also, Rosie, could you clarify which point the issue is about? 

Many thanks.

I'm sorry, Rosie. I was trying to make the point that we were all frustrated by a lack of understanding, and rigorous debate may start the ball rolling.