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Hello and good to be among fellow autistics!

Nat7146

Hello and I'm glad to be on a forum with other autistics!

My name is Nat, I'm a 48 year old female and I'm looking to connect with people who understand first-hand the difficulties of being autistic. I was diagnosed aged 40 and I've spent those years since diagnosis really getting to know myself for the first time in my life. 

Getting a diagnosis was a huge deal for me as I've spent my whole life feeling like some kind of alien among humans. I've experienced the bullying, ridicule and ostracization that so many autistics experience in their lives. I'm very fortunate right now to have good people in my life, and I cherish each and every one of them. 

I live with my 2 gorgeous cats, who are my whole world right now.  

I look forwards to taking part and joining the community here. I lead a mostly reclusive/hermit life and I'm at a point now where I'm ready for making new friends and connections. 

I'm glad to be here Slight smile

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  • Hi Nat, My name is Lee. I was also diagnosed later in life, in my 50s. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders; finally I had an explanation for why I saw the world differently from my friends. I totally get the “alien” feeling.

    I can write training manuals and teach digital skills at a drop-in centre, but socialising still confuses me, so I learnt to mask to appear neurotypical.

    I’m glad you have good people in your life who really get you. From what you said, that kind of support is rare and precious. I’m hoping to find that again once I settle into a new hometown.

    I’m new here too and look forward to reading more of your posts.

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  • Hi Nat, My name is Lee. I was also diagnosed later in life, in my 50s. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders; finally I had an explanation for why I saw the world differently from my friends. I totally get the “alien” feeling.

    I can write training manuals and teach digital skills at a drop-in centre, but socialising still confuses me, so I learnt to mask to appear neurotypical.

    I’m glad you have good people in your life who really get you. From what you said, that kind of support is rare and precious. I’m hoping to find that again once I settle into a new hometown.

    I’m new here too and look forward to reading more of your posts.

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  • in reply to Leed926

    Hi Lee and thank you for replying. 

    It seems to be a common experience, for many of us late diagnosed autistics, to finally understand why we are the way we are. And more importantly why are aren't like the majority of people. I too masked for a lot of my life to try and fit in more. I've gone the other way now and am fully embracing and getting to know my authentic self. I'm very lucky to be able to do that with the current people in my life. I am very lucky with the support I have now. For most of my younger years I did not have safe or supportive relationships. 

    I'm glad to be among fellow travellers here on the autistic path. Slight smile