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Hi Everyone.

I am 39. Never diagnosed with AS, but am pretty certain that I am one. My son who is 16 has been diagnosed for about 3 years now, and my nephew is an aspie as well, though I didn't know about him until I found his name associated with a support group for the city I'm from.

I am a Canadian from Calgary, Canada, but currently reside in Columbus, Ohio, USA. I've been here since Sept 30, 08 with my wife who is a native to Columbus. I don't really know anyone here and it's been a hard several months. I've been having periodic 'meltdowns', 'tantrums', whatever you want to call them and may be returning to Calgary as things are just not working out. (I'll post about the meltdowns in General within a day or so.) The meltdowns are coming out of the blue after an absence of many years.

During my life there have been times when I've felt just odd and other times when I'm down right not the same as others. Typically I don't have many friends and if there is a group I'll be on the fringe of it.

From the time my son was diagnosed I've read books on AS and visited this site infrequently. My ex-girlfriend who I got to read some aspergers books agreed that I'm likely AS, though of course not all the symptoms fit me.

I am a former World of Warcraft player, the wife and I met on there, but since coming here I was using it to fill all my time and needed to stop. I've turned to reading books now and trying to keep the house clean while waiting on my work permit (green card) to allow me to work.

Things have been difficult for me in the last few months. I'm hoping to feel a bit less lonely by checking out posts here. So far it's been nice to see that others have meltdowns as I have, though I of course don't wish them on anyone.

Jon

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Welcome to Wrong Planet!

"Hello," Jon. It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the Wrong Planet.

You'll want to go to the Haven to talk about your meltdowns. I'm glad you are here. You never know which conversation will turn on a lightbulb that shows you how to work around your difficulties.

Thank you, I'll post about my meltdowns in Haven after reading the stickies.

velcome to zee wrongplaneets. enjoy zore stay!