Chris Harris13h ago
PatternChaser

"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."

Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is. 😡

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202603/epistemic-injustice-the-great-gaslighting-of-autistic-lives

Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives

Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.

Psychology Today
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Show thread'Pa 13h ago
@PatternChaser yyyyyup. Need to frame this in my house, as a reminder for the youngs who are now growing with the knowledge they're different.
Show threadCrazyDogLadySezPEACE13h ago
@PatternChaser Good article. Should be required reading for teachers.
Show threadRandom Weirdo13h ago
@PatternChaser Good article. I feel seen. Even with a formal diagnosis, healthcare professionals (e.g. my psychiatrist, my therapist...) don't believe me. It's really hard to try to prove again and again I'm actually autistic.
Show threadDarwin Woodka13h ago

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Yes, the going to the doctor, reporting what your experience is and getting, "Well, that can't be it." Maddening.

Show threadJuliette12h ago
@PatternChaser Pff.. this explains so much....
Show threadVaneshi12h ago
@PatternChaser Not so much "Resentment" but more "blind fury towards the society that decided to treat them as a whipping boy for decades for no other reason that giggles" over here.
Show threadJargoggles6h ago
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I feel a lot of grief for the kid I used to be who just wanted to understand what the fuck was going on and just needed someone to tell him why things were so hard.