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Married to a autistic man

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Hello,

I'm hoping I will be able to connect to other ladies who are in a similar position to me.

Life at home is strained and for me sometimes very lonely.

My husband hasn't received his formal diagnosis but there are strong indications that he is autistic.

We are both struggling to communicate without arguments and upsets.

I really need some help but don't know where to turn.

Thank you in advance.

Lynne 

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  • Hi

    I have recently joined this group as my 6 year old has been diagnosed with autism.

    Your post really resonated with me as I believe my husband is also autistic. He is a doctor himself and agrees, but never sought a formal diagnosis.

    We have had to work through challenges in our relationship as a result (and continue to do so). 

    What I try to remember is, when the noise in the house gets too much for him and he puts his noise cancelling headphones on, or when he can’t attend family gatherings with me, there’s a good reason for it. I try hard to not see it as something done to me, but something he has to do for his well being. It is not easy by any means, and it is a journey.

    I wanted to just acknowledge your message and say I hear you.

    sending my best wishes to you 

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  • Hi

    I have recently joined this group as my 6 year old has been diagnosed with autism.

    Your post really resonated with me as I believe my husband is also autistic. He is a doctor himself and agrees, but never sought a formal diagnosis.

    We have had to work through challenges in our relationship as a result (and continue to do so). 

    What I try to remember is, when the noise in the house gets too much for him and he puts his noise cancelling headphones on, or when he can’t attend family gatherings with me, there’s a good reason for it. I try hard to not see it as something done to me, but something he has to do for his well being. It is not easy by any means, and it is a journey.

    I wanted to just acknowledge your message and say I hear you.

    sending my best wishes to you 

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