Published on 12, July, 2020
I am a 39 year old, recently diagnosed (April this year) man, living in Gloucestershire.
I have always felt I was different, but didn't know why. I always struggled to make friends/socialise, dealt (or not) with severe anxiety, have had depression on and off since the age of 14 (when I was mugged), and was bullied all the way through school.
I continued to deal with bullying at work, and have always struggled to get and hold down employment.
I had a 10+ year relationship (was married for almost 10 years of it, which I realised in 2019 was actually abusive. My wife used to pinch and punch me, threaten to leave me without food and threatened divorce constantly.
I left the relationship and finally met the love of my life in 2019. We have no got a daughter together and are engaged to be married, though I have yet to get divorced. I also have a 6 year old future step son, who has difficulties himself.
I have been struggling with my autism, depression, anxiety, and Crohn's Disease for a while, and am hoping that this forum and a therapist will be able to help me move forwards.
It's nice to meet you all, and I look forward to interacting with you.
hello and welcome
AgentofVect said:I left the relationship
well done
there is a bottom where they eventually drive us, and it is not pleasant place, i have been there for 2 years, kept under boot
Thanks, Mariusz! Yeah, I felt I was the problem for a few years and tried desperately to fix things, but it was her all along.
I'm supremely glad I got out when I did!
I hope your situation is much better now.