Replies to sharing that you are autistic.

I’m just venting to be honest, I’ve had a bit of a rollercoaster week, as many of you know, I was diagnosed this week. 
I’ve only told my mother and sister, both were fine and obviously a few questions.

My wife was phoning her sister tonight, so I said it was fine for my wife to share my diagnosis. I heard a very condescending voice say,” well how does that change anything?”

I now feel totally deflated and angry.

I wonder if anyone else has had negative replies? I do mean wether diagnosed or self identifying.

Parents
  • They are neurotypical, what more can you expect of them, to be honest? Once you fall outside of the little box they've made for you up until that point, it's freefall for them - they have no idea how to respond. Muppets.

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  • They are neurotypical, what more can you expect of them, to be honest? Once you fall outside of the little box they've made for you up until that point, it's freefall for them - they have no idea how to respond. Muppets.

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