InHouseAutistic#AskingAutistics
I'm curious about how old you were, the first time you remember having a thought along the lines of 'I wonder if I might be autistic'?
And when did you know you were?
7 years for me, from 30-37.
twilwel antifascist@EverAutistic some 2 years ago, at 57 my oldest sister quietly suggested if I had considered if maybe I wa an Asperger. After some research and an online test it was crystal clear, I totally am an aspie. Quite a relief actually to finally realise why I think so differently than most people. It has set me free, so to speak.
@twilwel
Ah, so your sister considered it first! Do you know how long she'd thought it before she told you?
Realising I'm autistic has been the biggest relief. It feels absolutely monumental!
Ah, so your sister considered it first! Do you know how long she'd thought it before she told you?
Realising I'm autistic has been the biggest relief. It feels absolutely monumental!
@EverAutistic I suppose she considered for some years, but I'll have to ask. I was too flabbergasted at that moment to say anything at all 🤨 🤔 Even though of course I knew I was not normal and had gradually over life accepted that somewhat, it still felt monumental to actually know and realise that it's really not my fault, it's just the way I am. Just like "normal" people can't help themselves 😅
@twilwel I can certainly imagine having way too much going on in that moment to be able to think about those sort of questions.
What you've written here describes my situation exactly!
It's a good reminder to think about that last bit too 😅
What you've written here describes my situation exactly!
It's a good reminder to think about that last bit too 😅