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Feeling misunderstood

Tonyelk142

Hi everyone - I’ve just joined the community having been recently diagnosed with autism at the age of 55. (I’m male btw and never posted on a blog before so apologies if this is all a bit disorganised!)

I’m still trying to make sense of my diagnosis. The main element I’m hung up on is the 12 score which I think means my autism is mild / high functioning but that’s not really been explained to me.

Now that I’ve had my diagnosis all my past experiences do seem to make more sense but I guess I still feel misunderstood - it seems no-one really wants to hear how I’m feeling or is showing me much empathy for what, after all, is a pretty significant life event.  I don’t want a shoulder to cry on as such but would love to know of support groups (either local or online) that would give me a chance to share my thoughts and provide some practical tips for living with this level of autism..

thank you in advance for all your support 

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  • Hi TonyElk,

    Am very much in the same boat , 50 year old man with level 1 ASD confirmed last week . Think this is the old Aspergers diagnosis if I can use the term 

    I don't know about the 12 score but as you said all the past is starting to make sense but I want to be able to share with others my experience. Parents don't want to know , friends don't understand ,Autism  wife doesnt listen etc . Like you say not feeling heard at all , don't want a shoulder to cry on just a chance to chat

    So thank you for posting nice to feel we aren't alone and we have the Autism community for support 

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  • Hi TonyElk,

    Am very much in the same boat , 50 year old man with level 1 ASD confirmed last week . Think this is the old Aspergers diagnosis if I can use the term 

    I don't know about the 12 score but as you said all the past is starting to make sense but I want to be able to share with others my experience. Parents don't want to know , friends don't understand ,Autism  wife doesnt listen etc . Like you say not feeling heard at all , don't want a shoulder to cry on just a chance to chat

    So thank you for posting nice to feel we aren't alone and we have the Autism community for support 

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