Hello,
I’m 57 and after 2yrs of trying to go through NHs for assessment and a Lot of bureaucracy, I went through right to choose and got both assessments in 6 months receiving both diagnoses. During the the long duration all I really could find was clinical information or self help books. At the heart of both was great beginning information in a general sense, but not much that touched on support, exploration, or community.
I have been able to find anything other than coaching or the offer of CBT.
I am longing to meet other late diagnosed adults and share in community and conversation. I want to feel safe without having to explain how I regulate, process information, or why I feel lonely.
I’ve some beautiful friends, but as I begin to understand a lifetime of masking externally and internally, they don’t understand the grief over my life lived or empathise emotionally. I get a lot of self help tips but little compassion.
I am hoping within this community I can find resources, organisations, or online/real life support groups.
Thanks
