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21 Aug 2020, 7:41 pm

I've been lurking here a long time, but I figure it's finally time to come out of the shadows. I've not yet gone about getting a diagnoses for Asperger's but to me its kinda obvious. Medicore social skills, not being able to make eye contact, obsessive(I do mean that) interests, really no close friends, somewhat of a geek, and texture issues with clothing. I got bullied a lot in school and have in the work place as well, although not so much anymore.

I have read a lot of things on here and have caught myself nodding in agreement. An Ex of mine, pointed out that I might be autistic but I sort of blew it off. Years later, for a time, I had co-worker that was open about his Asperger's diagnoses. I saw a lot of myself in him and the light bulb went off.

It answers a lot of questions but at the same time I am kind of bitter about the whole thing. I feel so many years have been robbed from me. I think of the stupid things I did and said when I was younger and I still feel ashamed and embarrassed to this day.

So, I thought I would create an account and give this place a shot. Thanks.

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21 Aug 2020, 8:29 pm

hello and welcome

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22 Aug 2020, 1:15 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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22 Aug 2020, 4:52 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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23 Aug 2020, 6:06 am

Welcome! Feel free to dive right in. We don't bite...excepting maybe Pepe...

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23 Aug 2020, 7:08 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet! Hope you feel at home really quickly!

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23 Aug 2020, 7:14 am

King Kat 1 wrote:

I've been lurking here a long time, but I figure it's finally time to come out of the shadows. I've not yet gone about getting a diagnoses for Asperger's but to me its kinda obvious. Medicore social skills, not being able to make eye contact, obsessive(I do mean that) interests, really no close friends, somewhat of a geek, and texture issues with clothing. I got bullied a lot in school and have in the work place as well, although not so much anymore.

I have read a lot of things on here and have caught myself nodding in agreement. An Ex of mine, pointed out that I might be autistic but I sort of blew it off. Years later, for a time, I had co-worker that was open about his Asperger's diagnoses. I saw a lot of myself in him and the light bulb went off.

It answers a lot of questions but at the same time I am kind of bitter about the whole thing. I feel so many years have been robbed from me. I think of the stupid things I did and said when I was younger and I still feel ashamed and embarrassed to this day.

So, I thought I would create an account and give this place a shot. Thanks.

Welcome to the club, mate.
I feel the same way.