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Date: 11/2/2023 5:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 5940
Hey Freedom Fighter. I can relate with your post and how autism can be diagnosed later in life. I have a younger brother who will turn 60 this December. He was diagnosed as having “ Aspergers” back in 2009- 2010. He’s intelligent but is very introverted and has difficulty socializing with other people until he feels comfortable enough to be around him. Over the years, my parents just thought he was lazy and not very motivated. A year or so out of high school my parents encouraged him to enlist in the Army. He washed out of boot camp. He worked various jobs in warehouses, early stock teams for retailers, dishwashers- busboy, etc. The few friends from high school eventually went on to lead their own lives, and my brother never really lived on his own. He cannot budget money and is an extreme hoarder. And has been living with me after my mother’s passing. During this period my brother has had many jobs similar to what I described but was not able to keep them over periods of more than 6 months as he would get overwhelmed and quit or get fired. Good post, and keep doing the best you can..  |
Date: 11/2/2023 6:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 55251
Autism is a spectrum that I am sure I am on, as are likely many more people than are currently diagnosed. As it's invisible, it's even more challenging to diagnose and receive support. I'm glad you were able to get diagnosed and hope that you've been supported while navigating in our neurotypical world.  |
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Date: 11/3/2023 9:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 16131
Do not feel bad about any of these things at all. My son (now 27) has Asperger's disease. Essentially, he is autistic but highly functioning. Through him I have had to wonder about myself since much of his behavior closely mirrors mine and I find myself obsessing over things no one else even thinks about. We are impulsive and compulsive except for when someone messes with our daily routines. No matter if people know you are autistic or not, it does not really make a difference. The people that really love and respect you will always continue to do so and those who don't just need to go and kick rocks. I remember you from back in the day in the chatroom. You are and always were intelligent and open about yourself and I really do not recall you saying anything that would wind you up in any kind of trouble. There is an uncommon innocence to that and if it makes others uncomfortable or not should not be YOUR issue. If they do not like it, they do not have to read it. Autism from what I have seen is more of a blessing than a curse so hold your head up high. There are no apologies owed for you being yourself. Just keep doing the best you can and be the best you can be. Enjoy life, do not regret life (I know, heavy handed coming from me LOL). Take care and keep posting.  |
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Date: 11/3/2023 10:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 4231
Hey Freedom Fighter, thank you for having the courage to reach out and share this about yourself. I am glad that you finally got closure in knowing. I can relate to growing up here on USM, as many of us have. I can also relate to getting myself into trouble in the early days of being on this site. I love looking back on my posts - they are like a time capsule of my life and every time I log back in, I read them all over again and I remember..... Autism is definitely a spectrum disorder and in the past I have worked with youth who were on the spectrum and enjoyed the work I did over the years. I hope that now that you are aware, you have all the supports in place that you may need.....it certainly doesn't change my perspective of you  You seem like a kind, intelligent and genuine person  |
Date: 11/5/2023 4:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Freedom Fighter Good to read you, again. Isn't USM da BOMB? I still think it's a very special place and am still enjoying myself, when here. Yes, life changes constantly and all we can do is hang on and enjoy, when we can. Welcome back and write on....  |
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