Oh, just another intro post I suppose. Hi, I’m Spine (or Kiefer, if you prefer). I think I have Asperger's and have been looking into that lately. I have my reasons for thinking this, including my diagnosed uncle who is one of the only people on this planet with whom I can have a conversation and feel like we’re speaking the same dang language. My girlfriend (neurodivergent as well, but we don’t think it’s autism related) worked in an office for developmental disabilities and was a support worker for a boy with autism and says I have similar behaviors. She also has an adult friend from that office with Asperger's who I’ve met and the two of us are just peas in a pod. I’ve also researched symptoms/behaviors, read articles by diagnosed people, and taken online quizzes and it all adds up and explains why I find life so freaking frustrating!! !!
I admit I joined this forum (after lurking awhile) out of loneliness and sadness. I’ve always struggled to make friends - or even acquaintances - and the past year or so has been especially rough. I’ve moved around a lot and haven’t had time for meeting people offline, and online I’ve had a hard time finding a community. I used to make friends by talking about TV and movies but I haven’t really been into “fandom” for a couple years now.
I don’t know. I’m not sure what’s next for me. I was recently rejected by my family for being transgender and have nowhere to live, so my gf and I are “camping” in rural areas for the summer (legally, promise !) until fall when her family will have space to take us in while we get established and finish college. I think I’d like to get formally diagnosed for autism (or whatever it is) just so I know I guess; not sure of the point of diagnosing an adult? My girlfriend thinks I’m too high functioning for services but I guess it would be good to know. Thoughts on diagnosis? I’m 25.
Hmm. Feel like I had more to say but can’t remember. Guess I’ll leave you here! Any advice is welcome!
Edited for spelling typos
12 Jun 2018, 2:49 am
