Parents get angry and frustrated at me...for simply being Autistic

Earlier today my mum was trying to explain something to me in regards towards shopping or whatever. Anyways, she explain the question clearly enough for me and then started getting angry and frustrated with me even though she's the one not explaining it CLEARLY to me. The next thing I know she's then yelling at me and then says something along the lines of "Even by autistic standards, this is easy for anyone to understand"... thus making me feel and sound like an absolute idiot. Eventually what felt like an eternity of her shouting and screaming the same thing over and over at me (by which this point I'm having a breakdown and crying my eyes out) she then finally asks me the question in the way which she should explained it to me in the first place and I was finally able to answer her which I thought would satisfy her, but instead of apologising to me for getting unnecessarily angry at me instead she somehow she turned it round somehow made it out like it's MY fault for not being able understand a simple question and that I was acting like a baby for being upset at her shouting at me...

I should point out that this isn't the first time this sort of situation has happened. For years, I've went though this sort of situation/altercation and it's always the same. They ask me a question or ask me to do something, I'm left confused because they haven't explained the question or given me the instructions properly and clearly, they then get angry and frustrated with me and when I finally do understand what they asked of me, they then make it sound as if it's my fault for not being able to think like a "normal" person. But what makes me more upset is the times when they do give some sort of apology, most of the time it's always "We're sorry you FELT hurt"... never "We’re sorry we hurt you". 

The fact that they are trying somehow justify verbal attacks on me, the fact they genuinely don't think they did anything wrong... that's what hurts me the most. It hurts because it only reinforces the idea that I'M the problem, that I'm stupid even by autistic standards. I love my parents but It's moments like that where they appear so self riteous and a little self absorbed 

Has anybody else felt like this? 

Has anyone else been through something like this? 

Or am I overreacting??

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  • I can related to this as well. 

    They're adding unnecessary things to the house, more books that bought online (from Abe books);

    Talking through programs and trying to listen. Several times I told them this. Reply was do you want me to sit in silence (family member reply);

    Making comments about people, business and celebrities. Thats really gets on my nerves. I tried to tell them to stop doing this and swearing. The reply was oh its not up to me.

    Questioning about my friends. 

    Not aware of the dangerous as an accident may happen one day due to a family member talking and not paying attention. I try to tell them this.

    Calling me dear, which is annoying. 

    Watching me while I'm eating and drinking. Once they told me I wasn't trained in the The Heimlich maneuver when I was eating my chicken roast dinner. Thats really upsetting. 

    Expecting me to fetch stuff and carry bags for them. I'd told them I'm not a personal assistant and slave. 

    Treating me like a child with a learning disability. Talking to me like a baby and explaining things like I'm stupid. 

    Feel like I'm there personal assistant. 

    Keep saying they don't need any help or support. 

    Blaming me for things. 

    Example a Christmas card arrived, other family member thrown away the envelope with the address. Family member return home and thought it was me. 

    Assumed I left the backdoor open which I didn't. 

    Recently blamed me for leaving the toilet in a mess and in fact It was the other family member. 

    Slightest comments triggers a meltdown and crying. 

    2007-2019 I was in a bad state when told me not to come in as only 4 boxes of delivery. I was told I lied to people saying we went bellow contract. Family member told me to look somewhere else as can't carry on. I was told to make up the hours and said no. Regretted not taking the GP appointment on the day. Walked into a nearest cafe and explain everything to them and suggested I ought to walk in the store to make sure I wasn't required. Told the café staff that they don't listen. 

    Excuses was only taken me on as they're getting a bonus (wasn't true as I asked); and I dont want to hang clothes rest of my life. Ended up leaving, noticed handled badly and tried everything to change my mind. The gifts donated to the charity shop (its not about giving gifts for someone last day, its all about a learning curve and preventing); someone told me that the former colleagues realised they couldn't continue with there behaviour. I wrote to the head office to explain why I left and didn't want to know. That's 5 times tried to explain. PTSD diagnosed. 

    2020 few months after I left: family member told me that I may need food banks if I carry on like this. Friends said sorry for going through a tough time. 

    Loads of vacancies were going and excuses were: i dont want to cut cheese rest of my life or meat rest of my life.

    2021 (covid still around); told me to look for a job and forced me to go to a job fair. I was crying and tried to draw people attention saying I felt suicidal and got ignored. Was really for people aged 16-24 on universal credits. Nearly got forced to apply for jobs at the chemist as they thought I was be good at it. Stupid thing to say especially when I was in a really bad state.

    My friends said that they shouldn't done this and not understanding my family not supporting me. 

    2022 June I'd joined a group where we painted pebbles and 3rd week painted bird boxes. Skipped 2nd week due to bingo. Family member told me oh its for retired people. Also saying oh wish they meet regularly and the meeting is a cover up.

    Trying to explain several times (including other relatives and people in the town); the reason I go because I wasn't know what was happening with the library volunteers. 

    2022 autumn that a relative had a stupid idea of sending me a cheque for a hiking holiday or non existing residential training course. 

    Family member nearly forced me to book binding and told them I'll think about it. Reaction was wish we didn't have this talk in the first place and trying to plan for my future. I'd really hurted myself. Its up to me what I want to do. 

    2024 family member told me to get rid of my lego. Thats a trigger for something that wasn't right.

    2025 I was going to start reading my library book and family member said are you going to read your stinky book. 

    Wanted to sell the house as trying to plan for the future. 

    Behind my back family member asked my other family member do you want everything one level or refurbish the bathroom. 

    Same relative sent a cheque for a rare pension top up. Wondering if this was genuine? I felt sick doing this. 

    Going around telling people I don't do much. Some people don't understand how much I do.

    Told them I would of gone back to the old workplace to tell them what happened (tried something new and went wrong); family member said do you think that would be wise? Id replied some people got no choice.

    2026 this year I want everything in control and put a cap on everything. Example two puzzle books and two colouring books. May get another one as nearly half way through one of them.

    Told them 3 times that I've got black mould in my room and excuses its car fumes. Same thing with my room door which needs oiled. 

    Saying things not urgent for repair. 

    Basically this is what I'm experiencing and making me feel really awful. Several occasions I nearly told them if this carries on I'll make a GP appointment. 

    One day I'll get the house, the best way is to get rid of the whole lot and start again. Plus hopefully do what I want to do.

    Theres something going on in household which they're not telling me. Protecting me. Ive been told that will be a mess to sort out as haven't seem the will yet. Excuses are one of my relatives may help me with the bills etc. That's why a support worker would be useful. 

    Please dont suffer in silence.

    Pity the GP surgery booking system is difficult. 

    You're not alone.

     ○o。..。o○

    Two trusted people knowing whats going on in the household. Suggested I ought to carry on what I enjoy doing.

    :-(

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  • I can related to this as well. 

    They're adding unnecessary things to the house, more books that bought online (from Abe books);

    Talking through programs and trying to listen. Several times I told them this. Reply was do you want me to sit in silence (family member reply);

    Making comments about people, business and celebrities. Thats really gets on my nerves. I tried to tell them to stop doing this and swearing. The reply was oh its not up to me.

    Questioning about my friends. 

    Not aware of the dangerous as an accident may happen one day due to a family member talking and not paying attention. I try to tell them this.

    Calling me dear, which is annoying. 

    Watching me while I'm eating and drinking. Once they told me I wasn't trained in the The Heimlich maneuver when I was eating my chicken roast dinner. Thats really upsetting. 

    Expecting me to fetch stuff and carry bags for them. I'd told them I'm not a personal assistant and slave. 

    Treating me like a child with a learning disability. Talking to me like a baby and explaining things like I'm stupid. 

    Feel like I'm there personal assistant. 

    Keep saying they don't need any help or support. 

    Blaming me for things. 

    Example a Christmas card arrived, other family member thrown away the envelope with the address. Family member return home and thought it was me. 

    Assumed I left the backdoor open which I didn't. 

    Recently blamed me for leaving the toilet in a mess and in fact It was the other family member. 

    Slightest comments triggers a meltdown and crying. 

    2007-2019 I was in a bad state when told me not to come in as only 4 boxes of delivery. I was told I lied to people saying we went bellow contract. Family member told me to look somewhere else as can't carry on. I was told to make up the hours and said no. Regretted not taking the GP appointment on the day. Walked into a nearest cafe and explain everything to them and suggested I ought to walk in the store to make sure I wasn't required. Told the café staff that they don't listen. 

    Excuses was only taken me on as they're getting a bonus (wasn't true as I asked); and I dont want to hang clothes rest of my life. Ended up leaving, noticed handled badly and tried everything to change my mind. The gifts donated to the charity shop (its not about giving gifts for someone last day, its all about a learning curve and preventing); someone told me that the former colleagues realised they couldn't continue with there behaviour. I wrote to the head office to explain why I left and didn't want to know. That's 5 times tried to explain. PTSD diagnosed. 

    2020 few months after I left: family member told me that I may need food banks if I carry on like this. Friends said sorry for going through a tough time. 

    Loads of vacancies were going and excuses were: i dont want to cut cheese rest of my life or meat rest of my life.

    2021 (covid still around); told me to look for a job and forced me to go to a job fair. I was crying and tried to draw people attention saying I felt suicidal and got ignored. Was really for people aged 16-24 on universal credits. Nearly got forced to apply for jobs at the chemist as they thought I was be good at it. Stupid thing to say especially when I was in a really bad state.

    My friends said that they shouldn't done this and not understanding my family not supporting me. 

    2022 June I'd joined a group where we painted pebbles and 3rd week painted bird boxes. Skipped 2nd week due to bingo. Family member told me oh its for retired people. Also saying oh wish they meet regularly and the meeting is a cover up.

    Trying to explain several times (including other relatives and people in the town); the reason I go because I wasn't know what was happening with the library volunteers. 

    2022 autumn that a relative had a stupid idea of sending me a cheque for a hiking holiday or non existing residential training course. 

    Family member nearly forced me to book binding and told them I'll think about it. Reaction was wish we didn't have this talk in the first place and trying to plan for my future. I'd really hurted myself. Its up to me what I want to do. 

    2024 family member told me to get rid of my lego. Thats a trigger for something that wasn't right.

    2025 I was going to start reading my library book and family member said are you going to read your stinky book. 

    Wanted to sell the house as trying to plan for the future. 

    Behind my back family member asked my other family member do you want everything one level or refurbish the bathroom. 

    Same relative sent a cheque for a rare pension top up. Wondering if this was genuine? I felt sick doing this. 

    Going around telling people I don't do much. Some people don't understand how much I do.

    Told them I would of gone back to the old workplace to tell them what happened (tried something new and went wrong); family member said do you think that would be wise? Id replied some people got no choice.

    2026 this year I want everything in control and put a cap on everything. Example two puzzle books and two colouring books. May get another one as nearly half way through one of them.

    Told them 3 times that I've got black mould in my room and excuses its car fumes. Same thing with my room door which needs oiled. 

    Saying things not urgent for repair. 

    Basically this is what I'm experiencing and making me feel really awful. Several occasions I nearly told them if this carries on I'll make a GP appointment. 

    One day I'll get the house, the best way is to get rid of the whole lot and start again. Plus hopefully do what I want to do.

    Theres something going on in household which they're not telling me. Protecting me. Ive been told that will be a mess to sort out as haven't seem the will yet. Excuses are one of my relatives may help me with the bills etc. That's why a support worker would be useful. 

    Please dont suffer in silence.

    Pity the GP surgery booking system is difficult. 

    You're not alone.

     ○o。..。o○

    Two trusted people knowing whats going on in the household. Suggested I ought to carry on what I enjoy doing.

    :-(

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