Hello all
Newly diagnosed. Already Mum to a lad (20) who was dx'd at 8. Today I got my dx at the ripe old age of 53. It confirmed what I suspected but is it normal to be tearful and somewhat solemn for the younger version of yourself who had to endure so much 'othering', bullying and abuse? I've had so many memory recalls today which have left me feeling absolutely devastated.
I know I can be gentler to myself going forward, but how do you learn to snap out of re-experiencing the traumas of the past as viewed through this new autistic lens? I feel very raw at the moment, though also relieved that I was never a difficult child - just autistic albeit the term wasn't identified for a long time after.
Thankyou.
