I have autism and this fact has disturbed me greatly for some time, to the point its led me to some dark paths. I just want to know if I can actually live a normal life with it or am I doomed to be a weirdo forever?

  • Alsjemenou@lemy.nl
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    6 months ago

    I know several people with autism diagnosis. They all have ups and downs, problems and victories, joy and sadness. But they all are liked among friends and at work. It’s usually family (parents) that is the most likely source of shit.

    A few things you would want to pursue are a healthy relationship and a curated friend group. That takes a while, as you can imagine.

    The fear of not belonging or doing something strange and being judged, or fear of not seeing a hidden agenda… It’s something that you’re going to have to work on. You are the way you are. It’s going to hinder you and it’s going to help you, you can’t predict that.

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      6 months ago

      That’s strange, I got a job at the post office and despite my best efforts to be congenial and polite, those people were gossipy little bitches who couldn’t get over my existence, but especially themselves.