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Henrietta
over 5 years ago

Hi all

I've just been diagnosed ASD at the age of 55 having really struggled all my life to fit in and many disastrous relationships!  I went down the private route for the diagnosis as I just needed to know what was 'wrong' with me.  However, I've had the diagnosis now for over two weeks now but still haven't told my family, including my husband.  I didn't tell him I was going for an assessment so I just can't seem to find the words to tell him.  Has anyone any words of advise to deliver this news without frightening him!!!  My family has alway jokingly said to him that he needs a medal for putting up with me.  I seem to want to tell. my family but my 'friends' are different.  Some think I'm odd / outspoken / funny anyway so maybe it won't come as a shock but how do I start the conversation.  I seem to be worried about letting the genie out of the bottle.  Thanks for listening as feeling very lost with all this at the moment but at least a lot of my past makes more sense to me know so I'm hoping that the future will be a brighter place for me AND my husband . 

Parents
  • over 5 years ago

    I was diagnosed 4 years ago at the age of 68. The reaction of my family has been 'we are not surprised', and they have been very supportive.

    The diagnosis has made a huge change to me personally, as I no longer try to be the same as everyone else. As a result I am far more relaxed than I have ever been, and life is so much better.

    I suggest that you embrace your diagnosis and accept who you are and don't worry about what others might think. Life is so much better when you let yourself be the person you truly are.

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  • over 5 years ago

    I was diagnosed 4 years ago at the age of 68. The reaction of my family has been 'we are not surprised', and they have been very supportive.

    The diagnosis has made a huge change to me personally, as I no longer try to be the same as everyone else. As a result I am far more relaxed than I have ever been, and life is so much better.

    I suggest that you embrace your diagnosis and accept who you are and don't worry about what others might think. Life is so much better when you let yourself be the person you truly are.

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