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Blanche

Hi I've just joined this forum. I was diagnosed with ASC at the very late age of 50. It all made sense! I'm not weird, I'm autistic! Although I like secretly like weird!

  • Hello  

    Welcome to the NAS Community! Thank you for sharing your diagnosis. I hope you feel well supported by our other Community members here. You may find the following page on our website useful: 

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/post-diagnosis-support 

    All the best,

    ChloeMod

  • In 2019, a Louisiana poet - known as "Little Bit" wrote in support of "weird":

    Weird 

    My inner world is weird
    When I let go of
    My inhibitions
    My inner weird
    becomes
    Outer weird
    And I get shy
    Don’t be ashamed
    Of your weird
    Girl
    Because your weird
    Is what makes you
    Your weird
    Is your weird
    And maybe
    It’s not
    That weird
    After all
    Maybe it’s not
    That weird
    After all

  • Hi and welcome to the community

  • in reply to Number

    I used to look at those votes but I've given up trying to interpret them.  it could drive you paranoid  but thanks for your observation & comment

    I click up if I really want to agree/support but have no more to say - and I will click down if someone is really saying things that I believe shouldn't be said 

    true, much easier to vote on a PC screen

  • in reply to overwhelmed & underwhelmed

    Why have you had 2 down votes this evening = one here, and one elsewhere?!  I have reinstated you to a solid zero, by giving you my vote o&u, in both places.  I expect it is people TRYING to vote on a phone screen, and missing their mark.  You are a pleasant and helpful presence around here.

  • Hi there. Welcome to the forum and welcome to your tribe, as they say. Slight smile

    I hope you are doing okay and hope to see you around on the boards. x

  • Nothing wrong with being weird Blanche !

    Welcome to the forum !   I hope you find all you are looking for.