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Fauxy_Funn
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25 Aug 2023, 9:38 am

My name is Bess. My youngest sister was diagnosed with Aspergers early in life. We are 16 years apart in age, and we are such different people that it never occurred to me that I might be autistic too. Ends up, I am.
I was diagnosed with ASD at 36, and I have been learning about autism and looking for community ever since. I've read several books (both fiction and nonfiction) about autism, and I've discovered a few podcasts by people on the spectrum that I enjoy. I'm happy to share what I've found if you're interested, but I won't list anything here because I think that is against the rules.

I'm still discovering what being autistic means for me, but overall, I would say that learning I'm autistic has helped me:
- Embrace myself more fully
- Redefine past traumas
- Celebrate the enormous growth I've experienced throughout my life
- Accept the things about myself I cannot change
- Figure out what kind of support/accommodations I need to reach my goals

Other than that, I recently graduated with my first college degree, and I just transferred to an amazing liberal arts university where I'll be working on my bachelors in computer science. I have been happily married for the last 4 years. We have two dogs that I love dearly. I'm a volunteer with a local LGBTQIA+ group in my area. I love the arts, and one of my special interests is science fiction and fantasy.

Thanks for reading!


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25 Aug 2023, 11:06 am

Welcome to WP from a fellow Texan!


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25 Aug 2023, 12:26 pm

Welcome to WP!

My bride was born and raised in Texas. From this I've learned what you call a group of Texans:
- My bride's answer: A PARTY!
- My answer: LOUD!

I like your list of things you gained from the diagnosis but you missed one I like. When my bride bumps up against one of my Autism traits I get to say:

I have a Doctor's note for that!

Cats are better than dogs!


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25 Aug 2023, 2:52 pm

welcome



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25 Aug 2023, 3:35 pm

Thank you all for the warm welcome and fun jokes! :D


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25 Aug 2023, 5:23 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet! :)


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