Published on 12, July, 2020
Im new here. I have no idea what to write to introduce myself. Ive been on a jouney this year discovering that I might not be who or what I thought I was.
All my life Ive wondered why I seem to see the world differently to other people around me. In my head everything makes sense but in the real world people don't play to my script. I had no idea I could be on the Autistic Spectrum until someone who was pointed it out to me as a possiblitiy.
Im awaiting an assessment by my local NHS partnership but given he long waiting list im considering saving up for a private diagnosis early in the new year. My life feels on hold until I know for certain where I am.
I have no friends as such, however you define them. as a result over the last decade ive found that I have been isolating myself more and more.
Bullied at school because I don't, or won't fit in
Working part time, married, one son, owns a pet pig!
Would love to have a great big extended family of like minded who understand me.
Lovely to meet you.
I was diagnosed with ASD last Friday. Paid for a private assessment as my life had started falling apart. I'm soon to be 59 years old so very conscious of time passing.
As a child I tried to persuade my parents to let me have a pet pig - they wouldn't. I have had many companion animals and recently adopted a six year old Border Terrier.
i have five part-time jobs currently but I hope to work a bit less now I understand how stress affects me. I felt at home in this forum very quickly and I hope you do too.
I'm married with two adult children and a grand daughter.
No friends now or ever apart from boy friends and husbands (one ex, one current).
Welcome to the family!
Thank you too