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To Tell or Not To Tell

Gabriella

I am a late-self-identified auDHDer who has come to terms with herself and her traits.

Taking several online assessments recently has helped clarify my past behavior and given me a sense of relief and hope for the future.

However, I am hesitant to start discussing my “journey of discovery” with friends and family. 

just wondering if other folks here have gone through similar dilemmas. 

Parents

  • In my experience, it can help as you can then explain why you often do things that seem "different", and it also increases general awareness of autism. But only do it with those you feel comfortable with, and if they don't seem interested I've found its better not to talk much about it after the disclosure.

    I'm also late self discovered and female. I found this community to be a source of support and I hope you do too.

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  • In my experience, it can help as you can then explain why you often do things that seem "different", and it also increases general awareness of autism. But only do it with those you feel comfortable with, and if they don't seem interested I've found its better not to talk much about it after the disclosure.

    I'm also late self discovered and female. I found this community to be a source of support and I hope you do too.

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