I hate being autistic. I wish I didn't have this existence.
I only really knew I was autistic about 4 years ago, before that I just thought that life was this tough for most people.
My approach has always been a problem solving one. Life throws you lemons, you make lemon sorbet.
I have yet to be faced with a situation where a hyper focus and deep dive into the subject have not been able to provide a way forward. Sometimes the way is difficult, painful even but the end result has been an overall improvement in the situation and a new skill to add to my toolkit for dealing with life.
I can't say I hate being autistic - it is a pretty pointless thing to do really. I may as well hate my white skin because I sunburn easily, my hairy chest because I sometimes catch hairs in my clothes and they get pulled or my big nose because it gets in the way in oral sex (both a boon and a bane I guess).
You have the existence so the best thing to do is make the most of it. Find ways to make your life more comfortable, learn skills to manage the worst of your traits and generally take control back so you don't feel a victim of it.
I hate being autistic. I wish I didn't have this existence.
I only really knew I was autistic about 4 years ago, before that I just thought that life was this tough for most people.
My approach has always been a problem solving one. Life throws you lemons, you make lemon sorbet.
I have yet to be faced with a situation where a hyper focus and deep dive into the subject have not been able to provide a way forward. Sometimes the way is difficult, painful even but the end result has been an overall improvement in the situation and a new skill to add to my toolkit for dealing with life.
I can't say I hate being autistic - it is a pretty pointless thing to do really. I may as well hate my white skin because I sunburn easily, my hairy chest because I sometimes catch hairs in my clothes and they get pulled or my big nose because it gets in the way in oral sex (both a boon and a bane I guess).
You have the existence so the best thing to do is make the most of it. Find ways to make your life more comfortable, learn skills to manage the worst of your traits and generally take control back so you don't feel a victim of it.
