Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello,
just a quick introduction, I am a 72 years old woman who was diagnosed on 22/8/2023 almost two weeks ago. Hopefully this will be the best decision that I have made in a very long, long time to have an ASD test.
My husband died almost eight years ago and I have struggled so much since. I have moved home five times and struggled with absolutely everything without his support and although, he and I knew that I was “autistic” life was peaceful and good when he was alive. In fact, I didn’t realise how much help and support he gave me, he was just so good at recognising the pointers.
I do not have my report and follow up yet, that should be in the next few day but I do have four sessions booked with a psychologist so, hopefully I will start to get the help needed to be able to live independently.
Best wishes to all, Yvonne
Hi Yvonne! I'm so happy you've found this community. I truly do hope you get the support/ understanding you need in order for life without your husband to become a bit easier to manage. Please don't hesitate to communicate with me/ the rest of the community if you need anything or just a chat :)
Best wishes to you Yvonne. Sorry you have lost a loved one and who gave you significant support. I am 66 and was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago. It explains quite a lot about my life as in 66 years of a life. It is a journey and hope you get all of the help you need. I have been communicating and meeting other Autistic people and found it helpful.
Hello Yvonne,
Good to have you here.
I'm sorry that your loss rather toppled you out of balance - but wholly understandable. I cannot begin to imagine.
It is excellent that you have moved things forward for yourself and I am pleased that you are pleased with your dx.
It is doubly excellent that you now have follow-up sessions. You are a wise one.
I hope you can stick around and join in a bit - there are worse places to be !!
Kind regards
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Hi Yvonne
Congratulations on getting your diagnosis :)
I'm also recently diagnosed age 62 but I had no idea why I was different until my daughter was diagnosed last year. Although it's a relief to start understanding who I am I've also found myself feeling sad for the life I might have had if I'd been aware and supported when I was younger. I'm mostly relieved to know why I've struggled so much all my life.
Like you I also lost my husband 8 years ago. Although his gregarious bubbly nature used to wear me out (and I never understood why) I did manage to carve out a really good life with him. I miss his support and I find lots of things very difficult. My life is quiet and undemanding but I still do feel like an idiot when I fail to cope with situations that others seem to have no difficulties with. I try to remind myself that my brain just works a little differently but's not easy to cut myself some slack after a lifetime of feeling out of step with the world
Inula