I've been called out on this before and it hurts a lot. At the time I don't show it because I guess I need time to process it but it hits harder later on usually when I'm at home. I acknowledge I'm different, how different I do not know, I've only recently been diagnosed and am still trying to work out what that means for me.
Being bullied is a big part of my life. It started at primary school then continued and worsened in middle school and it still goes on now. I don't blame the bullies, they obviously have insecurities and problems that they feel they need to take it out on me by calling me names. But it does hurt hearing it and being laughed at.
I admit I am slow. I don't understand a lot of what people say, I'm not smart like that it probably shows but I don't believe I'm a retard. I'm at the start of my autism journey and I'm excited to see where it leads, I'm also a little anxious and confused but I'm told it's going to be an adventure and I'm hoping it will involve a lot of good things and some self discovery.