Bountiful Greetings everyone! I am 44 years of age; woman of color who just yesterday was told I am on the autistic spectrum as well as bipolar type 1. However, I am not sure about the second part when I relate more to being Autistic with ADHD. I am new to this platform and looking for people to learn from; educate myself with; and discover with. I am from the US and support systems here are kind blink especially in the Midwest.
I am super into Anime, wearing cozy fuzzy and colorful clothes, especially in the wintertime. I am highly creative so crafting; crocheting, doodling, artsy stuff I am ALL into. Nature is my jam and my sanctuary. The forest seems to be the only place I feel at ease, at home with myself and lovingly supported.
I have always felt alien or like I was adopted because my brain and being operated so differently. Life recently just have been super challenging to navigating and all the "falsehoods or mask" I've worn to survive this world has "worn out". So I am in the process of unbecoming in order to BE who I've always been.
I would really like to hear your experiences with how you knew you were autistic, how did you cultivate healthy support systems, and what were some things you did right after you knew you were autistic?
