Older late diagnosed or self identifying people, do you ever wonder how you made it to adulthood?

Hi Roy

To help me with context may I ask how old you are? Im 68, was diagnosed late, just four years ago..

To answer your question - the autism diagnosis explained pretty much everthing, especially in the light of abuse which led to C-PTSD which I am also diagnosed with. However knowing why I was/am like I was/am doesn’t help at all, its like understanding why say a car is broken but not having or being able to access the tools to fix it. ie: me. 

In fact the knowledge has made things worse, particularly as those who can help me won’t , and who want to help me can’t. I think it is might only be a matter of time before I make another attempt on my life. 

I don’t understand why people congratulate others on receiving an autism diagnosis, its not magical or wonderful or a special gift, well not in my experience. 

HiAlice-nice-Alice 

I hope you’re okay this morning

Thanks LoneHare, yes Im ok, I appreciate everyones concern, it does help and means a lot. Im fortunate that despite my problems my wife is incredible in her support and as always gets me through. We met at at a cat rescue sanctuary, we were both cat socialisers, such a beautiful and wonderful thing to do. We don’t volunteer there these days but thats another story. We have four cats of our own who we adore

A xxx

Thanks LoneHare, yes Im ok, I appreciate everyones concern, it does help and means a lot. Im fortunate that despite my problems my wife is incredible in her support and as always gets me through. We met at at a cat rescue sanctuary, we were both cat socialisers, such a beautiful and wonderful thing to do. We don’t volunteer there these days but thats another story. We have four cats of our own who we adore

A xxx

Good to know you’re okay Alice-nice-Alice 

I love cats too….my cat Monty is 13 now and he is a constant source of joy to me