Hi autisticelders,
Thank you for the lovely welcome. I'm so glad having an explanation has been comforting. I'm still getting used to the idea but it has already given me a surprising amount of peace.
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I'm a visual artist who loves dogs, gardening, cooking and making things with my hands.
I've been like this all my life so I don't think changing is a realistic option. I'm going for acceptance and maybe even celebration.