Hello
So, I'm not normally good at starting conversations or making small talk... but I've been told that the best thing to do is to tell folks little bits about myself so I guess I start with a few little facts about myself
- I am a 20 something scottish lass
- I'm an Animal lover (though I'm scared of Spiders, Snakes, Sharks & Wasps)
- I love Listening to Music, Singing and Musical Theare
- My favourite genres of tv shows are Sitcoms, History Documentaries & Murder Mysteries
- My Favourite show of all time is Doctor Who (Definitely one of my special interests)
- My favourite movie franchises are Harry Potter/Wizarding World & Marvel Cinematic Universe
- I also love everything Disney (My particular fave movie is FROZEN)
- I'm obsessed with witches and i collect healing crystals (I wear a different one each week and I never leave the house without one on, I guess it's like my comfort item)
And of course I am Autistic. I was diagnosed with Autism/Aspergers Syndrome just little over 10 years ago when I was in my late teens. Even though I'm on the mild side of the spectrum and can do most everyday things, I do still have my struggles. I struggled academically which meant school was a nightmare. Unfortunately, being diagnosed quite late on in my last years of school meant I had very little extra support, I had to make do with the adjustments I was already being offered over the years which I am very grateful for. I also struggle on the social side of things. I have never been good at meeting new people as I have developed trust issues and I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Luckily, I do have small circle of friends who are the loveliest people and are very patient and understanding of my struggles and don't pressure me into doing things that make me uncomfortable. Before I was officially diagnosed, I think my parents and I knew that somehow I was different ever since I was little. In my primary school days during breaktimes, while my classmates had each other to play games with, I was quite happy playing on my own. I liked my own company as I would daydream alot and act out stories I made up in my head, which looking back now I realise gained me some funny looks from my peers at times. Though I did get on with most of my classmates and joined in certain games like tag or whatever, I never really had any proper friends until I reached adulthood. But even now as an adult I do like my own company 70% of the time. Though I do get out and social things like I'm part of a Choir which takes place on a Friday night, my friends take me out to our local pub for Karaoke once a month and my mum takes me to theatre a couple times a year to see a musical. But even with those I have limits as I have been prone to suffer from burnout which my friends and loved ones have been very understanding.
Even though I was diagnosed a decade ago I still sometimes question myself about what or how I feel at times. So, I guess I thought that by joining this community online, I might hear from people like me and hear what their opinion is which maybe help me make sense of any issues I may confide in.
Anyways, that's me and I hope I haven't bored you with this long intro
Yours sincerely
WitchyPrincess06
