Hello

Hello, my name is Stephen. I'm 37 and diagnosed one week before Christmas in 2023. I am a single dad and I just wanted to say hi.

Take care.

Parents
  • Hello Stephen, welcome to the site.

    How have you managed since the diagnosis? A lot of people here report trouble accepting the result (imposter syndrome or stigma surrounding it) while some have trouble working out who they believe they really are.

    Accepting the lable is a bit of a challange in itself.

    No need to reply, I just wanted to make you feel welcome.

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  • Hello Stephen, welcome to the site.

    How have you managed since the diagnosis? A lot of people here report trouble accepting the result (imposter syndrome or stigma surrounding it) while some have trouble working out who they believe they really are.

    Accepting the lable is a bit of a challange in itself.

    No need to reply, I just wanted to make you feel welcome.

Children
  • Hello Iain, thank you for your warm welcome.

    Managing since my diagnosis has been hit and miss. One the one hand, I have a few more doors open to me, but on the other hand I feel there is a stigma, self awareness about being autistic is presenting a multitude of challenges that are too many to list, that and imposter syndrome as you said. I feel exactly that way.

    Thank you for responding.