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 
