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Hi folks. New gal here. I was brought here through research into a possible diagnosis for a good friend (Asperger's), but the more I learned about it, the more I found I could personally relate to. Reading about this fascinating subject has provided many answers as to my friend's behavior and perhaps a window into my own, as I share many AS traits as well. That said, I probably "don't" have Asperger's, but most certainly do suffer from general anxiety and social anxiety (though I put on a pretty good act otherwise), have OCD tendencies, have strict personal lifestyle rules, prefer solitude... among other things. So what started as a venture to learn more about my friend (more about him later - quite a story there), turned into a bit of soul searching for myself. It's been a tumultous journey, especially over the last few years, as I have just left a nearly 15 year relationship (married 8 of those years) and now face life as a single parent of a young child. It feels like I threw my future to the wolves, and while there is great fear in that, there is also a sense of peace and relief that I can now be on my own and finally focus on myself. So I come here as somewhat of a tortured soul, coming down from the tension and depression of an abusive relationship and now trying to "find" myself, but realizing I'm not sure where to look. Instead of feeling badly about this part of me that has always felt "outside" of everyone else, I want to embrace it and understand it, and am hoping that new friends here can help me to do that. Thanks for reading and hope to chat with you all soon.

Hi, Welcome to Wrong Planet!

And congratulations on your fresh start.

I think a 'bridge person' so to speak, a person who shares some Aspie traits but not others, can be a valued member and can both learn a lot and at times teach a lot.

Thanks for the warm welcome. A "bridge person" you say? I like that.

Hello there, and welcome!

Welcome to WP Tallgirl34,
That must have been a bit strange, investigating a friends condition only to find it might also be yours. 'Knowledge is Power' though, as they say and you seem to be taking the revelation in stride.

'Bridge person' is a nice way to look at it. Though the idea of partial Aspies being used as Spies or Terminators by the NTs also crossed my mind. We must be extra vigiliant... the first section of the secret tunnel complex is almost completed.

Welkome to WP

Mick

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Hey and welcome What is the animal you are cuddling in your avatar?