My parents are less than supportive with my autism. I’ve tried explaining how difficult it can be with processing things like change and going out but they don’t understand say I’m making excuses. It’s one of the reasons I’m trying to move out, I’m on a housing list so it’s only a matter of time.
I love both my parents and I’m grateful for all they have done for me but it hurts that they don’t try to understand me. I’ve sent them both autism related sites to help them better understand what it’s like but my mum said she didn’t have time to look and my dad said I just need to be stronger and believe in myself and then I’ll be able to do more. He’s really hoping I’ll get a job, I am looking and trying to find work but I want to get a job that won’t make my life worse as the last one I had caused burnout and I still haven’t fully recovered from it yet.
I have nobody who I know who really gets what it's like to be autistic.
Sorry for the vent this was meant to be an introduction, I do feel better for having written this though so I’m glad in a way. Just want to be understood and know that it’s ok to be the way I am.
