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mycophilish's avatar

I've always been predominantly unconcerned with social “norms" although I have ninja masking skills that very much impress some of my associates. Funny I was always told how “weird" I was, but I was almost 40 before a younger fren put forth the ASD hypothesis…. She calls me the Dark Nerd 🤓. Thanks for the comments and replies

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Autistic Ang's avatar

Sounds like you knew who you were before anyone else caught on. I like that description, ninja masking skills! 🥷🏿“Dark Nerd” suits - sharp, observant, and owning it.

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Kim King's avatar

not late-diagnosed, but raised with punishment and shame; this article was so helpful for me! i am just now learning how to be my true self without shame. thank you

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Autistic Ang's avatar

Glad it helped. Growing up with shame instead of support takes a toll. Learning to be yourself now is real work. I'm still working on some shame. Feels like that stuff lives in my bones sometimes.

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Samantha G 🌻's avatar

"The half hour joke about routines", I do that, every single time 😖, beautifully written!

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Catherine Quiring's avatar

Love this!

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