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Abit dejected after trying to discuss late diagnosis with parents

NinjaPanda85

Tried to talk to my parents about my late autism diagnosis tonight, they refused to acknowledge it at all, barely acknowledged I was even talking about anything. At 41 I wish my parents didnt still have the capacity to make me feel so naff. Feels like your being rejected for being different to what I imagine they hoped for. 

Lucky my wife supportive but still hurts. 

Just venting to those who may read and understand.

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  • I was always criticised by my mother as she made it plain I wasn't the daughter she wanted. Not that she would have understood autism. Do you generally have a good relationship with your parents, so you would have expected them to understand? If so, it's a shame they can't cope with this. Perhaps they don't understand autism or have a distorted picture of what it is. At least you have support from your wife.

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  • I was always criticised by my mother as she made it plain I wasn't the daughter she wanted. Not that she would have understood autism. Do you generally have a good relationship with your parents, so you would have expected them to understand? If so, it's a shame they can't cope with this. Perhaps they don't understand autism or have a distorted picture of what it is. At least you have support from your wife.

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