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An Introduction from the Confused

chubsntubs

Hi Everyone

I've just signed up today - and honestly, I'm really hoping that by hopping on to this Community I'll be able to get some clarification that I'm not going entirely insane all the time (I joke!).

A little intro with my reason for reaching out, I've signed up on behalf of my OH and I; we are a married, neurodivergent household, and expecting our first child; this is making things really tense as unfortunately ND1 (M) does not engage in difficult conversations with me; ND2 (F), instead immediately shutting down the conversation with sharp comments or exiting the room.

We obviously have a REALLY exciting time ahead of us, but there are conversations that need to be had around bringing another person into our lives; has anyone got any top tips on how we can successfully communicate this between ourselves better?

TIA <3

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  • Welcome to the forum.

    It sounds like you are not going insane, but then I’m not qualified to assess your situation as I often think the same way LOL.

    My non autistic friend’s family seems similar to your family in that one person refuses to engage and would make a derogatory retort and the other one doesn’t engage at all. There is one other semi pleasant person in the family unit of four people. I think this can happen with all types of families.

    I would like to offer some constructive advice, but I am out of my league with family relationships, having been disowned by a sibling for ‘being embarrassing’. 

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thank you for your reply! It seems so hard for something to be what I deem as so silly, perhaps this new chapter will point ND1 in the right direction Upside down

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  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thank you for your reply! It seems so hard for something to be what I deem as so silly, perhaps this new chapter will point ND1 in the right direction Upside down

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