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  1. DesertRose

    Grown children

    My grandson, was just diagnosed with aspergers. I really knew nothing about it until recently. With all the research I've done on this topic lately, I now can say almost without a doubt, his mother is autistic/aspie. I had no idea back then, it was 30+ years ago. I've also seen a lot of the same...
  2. RachelleG

    Coping with Asperger's and being different

    The first part of this story describes the effects of Asperger's on individual's, families, and their loved ones. Living with Asperger's takes a heavy emotional toll on everyone involved the individual's life. A coping strategy must, therefore, be implemented that includes everyone involved...
  3. onlything

    Family relationships

    I have an older brother. We haven't been too close and he caused more of my meltdowns and panic attacks than I care to remember. Maybe if we both were 'on the same page', we would be closer - isn't it what should normally happen between two kids that got only each other, metaphorically locked...
  4. firelight77

    Do you NEED to know?

    So I put off my introduction for a long time because I really didn't know what to say. Also just getting use to how the site works. Thought I would start with a question, then all the personal stuff, just to mix things up ;) The question is...do you, like me, have a super strong drive to know...
  5. Jorg

    I'm sooo tired of trying to study at home or being at it.

    While I'm writing this I just feel so so so...tired, I haven't slept good in weeks and I'm starting to feel stressed, angry, frustrated... I'm taking 5 classes this semester, they're harder than I thought and while I know I could be successful in them I can't feel comfortable at home. In first...
  6. A

    I believe my dad has aspergers - would it help him to know about it?

    Hello everyone! I strongly believe my father has aspergers (or is somehow on the autistic spectrum). My sister's therapist is the one who first mentioned the idea, following that I did a lot of research for months, and everything suddenly clicked. We found the courage to talk about it to my mum...
  7. garnetflower13

    Seriously, this makes me nuts!

    I have an elderly aunt that I periodically phone for a chat. She is pretty nice, usually; except for when she starts on religion. Being a non religious person bordering on atheist, I find it intensely irritating when she starts telling me that God will look out for me, solve my problem, etc...
  8. Ameriblush

    Zoloft withdrawal...

    Even though I set constant reminders for myself, I get chided by my parents, and I have a pill tray, I keep forgetting to take the zoloft I was prescribed. On several occasions, including last night, I went through mood swings, hatred, exhaustion, depression, and violent behavior with no idea...
  9. xudo

    Relating to children

    So, I've said before how I am devoid of any maternal instinct and I do not know how to relate to kids until they're able to talk reasonably well (probably also doesn't help that I can't do imaginative play). Two of my sister's in law just has babies, and we're going to see one of them later...
  10. Nikolas Di Domenico

    Sister and her boyfriend need help

    Having a little trouble in my family. My sister is dating this guy I hate. My whole family doesn't like him and the kid is in his late 20s has a kid, has been divorced, has no college degree, and worst of all is he is one of those Subaru WRX jerkoffs. My sister and I get into fights also because...
  11. M

    How do aspies/auties feel about holidays like christmas?

    Bit nervous as this is first time I've booked a trip so I can be away from friends and family who celebrate christmas. Have in the past celebrated this holiday with family and later with friends. Although after childhood I found it stressful and anxiety provoking. Needed a week of work and quiet...
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  12. NicoNico

    Coming out as Aspie to mother

    So I have spent the last 2 weeks doing research on ASD, because an acquittance suggested I might have autism. After doing a lot of research ( I have a whole composition note book filled with symptoms and whether or not I share those symptoms ) I've self-diagnosed as Aspie. I want to get an...
  13. Momo

    How to bring up autism/Aspergers with the family?

    As of late I've kind of been wondering if I should tell my family that I'm an aspie at all, I am seeking out a diagnosis myself and if that comes back positive, well I'll sort that out when I get there but I'm pretty certain it will with my prior 'issues'. I'm not sure if I should talk to my...
  14. As sweet as-pie

    Meeting (NT) partner's family

    Hi all, I've found myself in a bit of an awkward predicament, one that I've been in for many years now. I've been with my current (NT) boyfriend for 4 years and still haven't met his family. I went to his grandma's house once to meet her but that was very early in our relationship...
  15. Sabrina

    Being naive in sibling relationship

    I've just realized I've been extremely naive regarding my relationship with my sister :(. In a nutshell: She's been a bully all my life and I 've always made excuses for her inconsiderate behavior. I've just connected the dots, and I don't want to contact her anymore. I feel very sad... and also...
  16. C

    A really embarrassing conversation...

    maybe someone may get a laugh out of this. Sooo casually sitting with my husband and Mother in law (who is VERY Catholic, and why that's important will soon be obvious) and I turn to my husband, Josh and say " will you wrap me up in a blanket like a burrito?" Trying and failing to be all...
  17. HDLSeanWiley

    I need to discuss this

    my parents always wanted me to be normal, and to prove it, they called my mumbling "silly talking" when i was 5 and 6, and they hired a practitioner who would yell at me for stimming in my own house. now i've developed a habit of not being comfortable being myself around them at all. my parents...
  18. L

    Family and Guilt

    I moved from my parents home a year ago and I feel like I'm still transitioning into being my own person. The majority of the day is me feeling extremely guilty for not visiting my parents or calling or texting all day and also replaying my childhood experiences over and over and how much I miss...
  19. newgirl

    parents

    Did any of you guys have a sibling in which your parents favoured? If so, how did you handle it?
  20. ryan1205

    Anybody else a twin?

    I have an identical brother. 6 months ago after we both graduated high school, he moved out of state to go to different college while I stayed in our home state. This is the first time ever we have been apart. Even though we were identical, as we got older in our teenage years, we started to...
    • ryan1205
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    • brother family siblings twins
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