I’m 55, autistic, and have spent much of my life caring for others like the“I-can-help” robot in Fargo.
always pleasing and denying myself.
Therapy helped me understand my autism and my situation within relationships.
Now I’m trying to make new connections and explore friendships and relationships, including aspects of my LGBTQ+ identity.
It feels hard, and I sometimes wonder if it’s worth it at this stage. New social situations can be overwhelming, and I often feel lonely.
But I’m learning that even small steps showing up, reaching out, exploring interests can make a difference.
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s faced similar challenges later in life.
How did you build connections or come to terms with your past?
And how do you find the motivation to keep pushing on when the world and people can be so scary.?
