Raccoons are such lovely birds

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So. Somewhere along the following lines I will sound like a hypochondriac who has discovered a new and fashionable condition he has to have.

I'm 39 and I've never been diagnosed. Since I learned about the existence of Asperger's some years ago, everything I read about it (including many of your posts here) provides me with an explanation for several upsetting aspects of my life, particularly in my childhood and teenage years.

I'm glad I was never diagnosed when I was younger because, in the time and place I grew up in, I'd probably be stamped with some other label and be "dealt with" in ways that would do me more harm than good. I don't want to be diagnosed now because I see no point. It's too late to change or guide my development in whatever way, the biggest issues I had in the past I learned to live with or control somewhat and I'm also afraid of getting a "no, you're not in the autism spectrum" evaluation because that would mean: "Forget the answers you think you found. No answers for you. The only answer is that you're inadequate and a failed person."

So that's it. And I know that raccoons are mammals. But they secretly wish they were birds. Just look at those eyes and tell me you don't see a secret desire to fly and lay eggs.

Hello.

Welcome to WP! I hope you enjoy your stay.

Thank you.

No probs. So are you married or anything like that?

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Thanks!

Welcome! I'm new here too. Raccoons most certainly DO make lovely birds. I would venture to say that they would make their nests out of banana peels & moldy bread, but that's just me.

You may be right. But I don't think you're really 1921 years old. You don't look a century over 1870.