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AngieW72
AngieW72 7 hours ago

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  • Cinnabar_wing
    Cinnabar_wing 18 minutes ago in reply to AngieW72

    It can be very hard, like going through a dark tunnel, trying to find yourself, but I think your gentle approach is like holding up a light that he can see and try to reach. I truely wish you the best, and do feel free to stick around and ask more questions, they are always welcome, it helps bridge that gap across neurotypes! All the best! x

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  • AngieW72
    AngieW72 33 minutes ago in reply to Cinnabar_wing

    Hello there 

    thank you so much for such a beautiful message. I feel like I’ve lost my right arm. It’s so hard that he’s removed himself from me. I panic Sometimes. But yes I so want to understand and support him. He’s a beautiful soul. It’s so hard. I’ve not seen him since 16th December not spoken to him since 21st December. Just a few emails. That’s it. I am going to hang on in there. There’s nothing else I can do but wait and be there for him. I just hope he still wants us when he’s got through this. 
    Thank you x take care x 

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  • Cinnabar_wing
    Cinnabar_wing 46 minutes ago

    Hi, I just wanted to say this earlier, and I'm sorry I didn't, but I thought your message was lovely for trying so hard to understand, and I thought you were doing all the right things, even though it must be incredibly hard on you. I think if you can keep it up, you will both get there, but I hope you could get some support in the mean time, as it is hard on you too, and it's good to talk about it.  It's okay to ask questions, it shows you are willing to meet him halfway, which is a brave and beautiful thing. If you can find ways to look after yourself, you will be doing the best for you both. 

    Take care x

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  • AngieW72
    AngieW72 2 hours ago in reply to Lotus

    Thank you so much Slight smile

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  • Lotus
    Lotus 3 hours ago

    Hi and welcome to the community - I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

    Here is the NAS guide for partners of autistic people, which I hope many be of some help:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/family-life-and-relationships/family-life/partners

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