Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
My name is Kieran Hatley and I am a 33 year old man.
Ever since I was a young boy I have felt different to other people. I have always struggled with social situations. Not understanding how to respond emotionally to things. As well as understanding other people's emotional states.
Today, 03/10/2023 was the day I was officially diagnosed with Level 1 Autism.
When I was 5, my mother took me to get evaluated and I was diagnosed as dyspraxic. However there was always something else. Now I know what.
I have suffered 2 bouts of serious depression throughout my life and can certainly attribute some of that to not knowing myself.
I honestly don't know how I feel right now. I have always had difficulty making and keeping friends in my life as one by one they always get tired of me, or I simply fail to maintain the relationships through lack of reaching out. I was informed about this community by my doctor. I hope here that I can find people that GET me. And can understand the struggles that we go through on a daily basis.
Talking with other neurodivergent people has always been more comfortable for me as I feel I can relate to our similarities.
I hope to make friends with some of you here.
Have a good day/evening/night
Kieran
Hi Kieran, you sound exactly like me
Your not alone i can relate to your post ive never been diagnosed but understand what your going through
Yes, I do know how you feel. Life has often been difficult, but I’ve still managed to get by and enjoy life. No reason to think you can’t do that too.
Welcome to the forum Kieran,
I hope you find it a friendly place.
Ben
Welcome