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