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How to talk to people about a diagnosis

CuppaT

Months after my daughters diagnosis im yet to tell any family (bar my mum) and almost all of my friends.

I can not find the words or the right situation to prompt me to talk about it.

How did you all let people know?

Be well

CuppaT

  • Sometimes a txt message helps to just get it out there x once you have broken down the boundry to tell acouple of people you may find it alot easier x im sure at 1st its an emotional rollercoaster for all parents x It will be a year in march since we realised r boy 4 was asd and throughout that time no-one has been negative about it x the main frustraiton i find is that some ppl are ignorant and just think my child is not autistic . They r just quite sad tho thats the best way i can look at it x Most ppl are very caring tho , once you open up you would be so suprized how common it is and affects so many familys . Autism awareness is on the rise hope you manage to open up and get somesupport from your family and friends xx

  • hi Cuppatea - is it something to do with your family + friends + how they may react or is it something you need to resolve within yourself?  One thing's for certain - the diagnosis is a fact, so ultimately it will become known.  It's up to you how it becomes known.  I do understand but I think you ultimately need to take charges of the situation, or it'll happen without you.  Is there anyone at all you can talk to to help you ?