So one year ago today I was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 57, I think of it now as my birthday or renaissance. I spent 3 years waiting for an assessment, thinking back, I needed that time to explore autism, the diagnosis brought some closure but a year later the journey is still ongoing.
The biggest change has been over 2 years of being alcohol free, I don’t need alcohol anymore to control what I didn’t know was autism.
I’ve learned to examine a situation, even further than normal, if the situation is going to cause me anxiety then I don’t do it, or I alter it.
My goal for this year is to stop people manipulating me.
I haven’t been on holiday since before covid, I’m really unsure as to what I would enjoy. I can’t sit on a beach for more than 10 minutes, boredom sets in, I’ve tried all inclusive holidays but struggle with the food, plus I don’t drink anymore so free alcohol isn’t an interest. I don’t think I would want to do a long flight yet, I was actually thinking about a driving holiday to Ireland. Another thought was a trip to the Norwegian Fjords, my wife has just been on a cruise with her sister, she didn’t think I would like a large ship, over 7000 people and no escape doesn’t sound fun. I’ve only been to Wales and Scotland a couple of times in my life so there’s an option. Eventually I would like to visit Japan, but I don’t think I’m ready for that yet.
Whats your perfect getaway?
