Published on 12, July, 2020
I’m 51 next month and it has took me till now to realise that I am different, my daughter who is 20 has been diagnosed with autism and I have the same traits as her, I have struggled all my life with the way I am, I may come across as rude sometimes and I have no friends because people don’t get on with me. I am going to the doctors to ask for a referral, am I doing the right thing or should I leave it alone at this late stage.
Hi and welcome!
I am only recently diagnosed at 48, so not much at all between us.
I've felt different to most people all my life, struggled with friendships and have always been known as quirky/"odd" (which I like if I'm honest!).
If you want to know, then I'm in the camp of do it, get diagnosed. It will take some time. I'm glad that I did.
Wishing you well on your journey,
Batfink
Thank you so much, I really want to know now why i have struggled so much, people just think I am immature.