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Justagal

Justagal

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Hi all :)

So I'm a 36 yo aspie from Australia. Self diagnosed but an aspie without any doubt.

My story is, like most aspies, I'd always known I was different, suspected aspergers but refused to even entertain the idea for most of my life. Instead I wandered around in confusion, constantly butting my head against walls (metaphorically speaking), frustrated, misunderstood, tired, and deeply alone, despite being surrounded by friends and family.

I happened to meet another aspie about 18 months ago who was the first person I'd ever encountered who made sense to me. Was not 'alien' to me. They accepted me, all of me, the good the bad, the weird and the quirky. The first person who saw who I really was without the mask, never gave me 'that look', said, "Why would you even say that?!" and who saw me for me. That acceptance, grace, and understanding has changed me from a confused and hostile person into someone who accepts themselves fully and has embraced who they really are. Amazing what a bit of genuine understanding and acceptance can do to a person.

So here I am. Looking for others. Hoping for connection. In true aspie style I've been watching, reading, and working up the guts to out myself for the first time and introduce myself here.

Please be gentle. I'm new to this :)
 
Welcome to Central site Justagal, glad you found us! :) You are the same age I was when I got diagnosed, which is to say: already-adult & there are a lot of us on here, so you are in good company :)
 
Thanks Elemental :)
This is the first site I've joined as everyone seems very open and kind. Thanks for your welcome :)
 
Justagal said:
Thanks Elemental :)
This is the first site I've joined as everyone seems very open and kind. Thanks for your welcome :)
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I'm on a UK-based site & I look at the Wrong Planet one too but not recently; they always seemed much quieter than here. I don't know about the FB group pages so much: there's their National Autistic Society site with local branch pages but I'm not an FB-fan overmuch :)
 
Yeah, I know what you mean. I've looked at quite a few sites, this is the first where I've seen people really talk about their lives in both a serious and humorous way, support each other, and create a place that feels safe for everyone. That's why I picked here. I'll keep looking but I think this is the kind of place I've been looking for :)
 
Welcome aboard :)
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Justagal

Welcome to the forums.

Here, you will meet a lot of people who share the same traits as you, and have this notable understanding of 'difference' and embrace it.

A warm welcome, as each of newcomers deserves, from me, as well as from the others.
 
Welcome to AC from another Australian, Justagal. :) I'm also self-diagnosed at 39, and I'm now 40. I've got my first appointment with a psychologist on Saturday to kick off the diagnostic process. Nervous as hell!
 
Welcome to this site :) I also came here in search of connections and acceptance. Good you found someone in real life already, who showed you how it could be.
 
Thankyou all, for such a warm welcome. It's lovely to feel so generously accepted by you all. I lok forward to being part of Aspies Central. :)
 
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