Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello Everyone,
Delighted to have found this community, after an ASD diagnosis six months ago :))
Like many others, it was the diagnosis of a family member that led to my own lightbulb moment and subsequent diagnosis. I am happy to finally understand myself a little better and only wish my diagnosis had happened sooner, rather than at the ripe old age of 53, but better late than never!
I am studying a degree in creative writing via distance learning (currently battling SFE for a maintenance loan) and have just sent off the form to claim PIP - fingers crossed everyone! I am hoping for the best, but expecting the worst in terms of PIP. Reading the experiences of others on this forum has given me hope, and the determination to persist with PIP even if they initially reject me. Thank you to all those who have shared their PIP journeys, both the lows and the highs, knowing there is a supportive community here gave me the encouragement I needed to make my own application.
Like many here, I am a person of passionate interests ;)) I love listening to music and immersing creatively. It is such a relief to discover this lovely community - finally a place where I fit perfectly!
Bramble24 said:at the ripe old age of 53
Oh go on, that's not old...... I was 67!
But oh how I wish I'd known earlier.
Welcome to the forum.
Ben
Hi Ben,
Thankyou for the warm welcome!
My hope for the future would be that no-one is left struggling through life because of missing out on diagnosis. I feel that diagnosis transformed my relationship with myself, which in turn means I can better understand others and can navigate life in ways that embrace my difference.
So glad to join this lovely community!
Bramble24 said:My hope for the future would be that no-one is left struggling through life because of missing out on diagnosis.
Well, I certainly endorse that sentiment.