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Don't Be Shy To Introduce Yourself

zozie said:
Yeah, a longer intro than I had intended. My apologies.
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Firstly welcome to the Forums. Do hang around and read the threads that come up. I am sure you will find something interesting in there.

Secondly, I appreciated your introduction, especially that it was set out in paragraphs. Made it much easier to read - thank you
 
Alexej said:
Firstly welcome to the Forums. Do hang around and read the threads that come up. I am sure you will find something interesting in there.

Secondly, I appreciated your introduction, especially that it was set out in paragraphs. Made it much easier to read - thank you
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Thank you. This is the first time I've written out this kind of intro, so more came out than expected. Anyway, legibility is what I was aiming for.
 
Hello everyone. I am a 49 yr old retired USAF veteran. I'm a mother of a 21 yr old daughter who has been diagnosed as autistic and BPD. I've been diagnosed 2012 as having Aspergers then later 2018 as being HFA. I also have a mild neurological cognitive disorder due to brain damage.

Not sure how I made it 20 years in the military. Probably because I was an aircraft mechanic and constantly working with my hands which satisfies my need to stim or stay busy. I still cant sit still unless Im doing something.

I enjoy sewing, writing science fiction and fantasy books (that will never get published but its something to do) playing Skyrim and Dragon Age Inquisition, playing piano, pyrography, bass fishing and collecting houseplants.

I recently moved to N. Arizona and really hate it. Thats all I will say about that. Lol.
 
Welcome to the site, @MadRienell hope that you'll find information that might help, and people with similar points of view and perspectives.
 
MadRienell said:
Hello everyone. I am a 49 yr old retired USAF veteran. I'm a mother of a 21 yr old daughter who has been diagnosed as autistic and BPD. I've been diagnosed 2012 as having Aspergers then later 2018 as being HFA. I also have a mild neurological cognitive disorder due to brain damage.

Not sure how I made it 20 years in the military. Probably because I was an aircraft mechanic and constantly working with my hands which satisfies my need to stim or stay busy. I still cant sit still unless Im doing something.

I enjoy sewing, writing science fiction and fantasy books (that will never get published but its something to do) playing Skyrim and Dragon Age Inquisition, playing piano, pyrography, bass fishing and collecting houseplants.

I recently moved to N. Arizona and really hate it. Thats all I will say about that. Lol.
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welcome!
Also: Skyrim is one of the best open world games, and so soothing to look at!
 
MadRienell said:
Hello everyone. I am a 49 yr old retired USAF veteran. I'm a mother of a 21 yr old daughter who has been diagnosed as autistic and BPD. I've been diagnosed 2012 as having Aspergers then later 2018 as being HFA. I also have a mild neurological cognitive disorder due to brain damage.

Not sure how I made it 20 years in the military. Probably because I was an aircraft mechanic and constantly working with my hands which satisfies my need to stim or stay busy. I still cant sit still unless Im doing something.

I enjoy sewing, writing science fiction and fantasy books (that will never get published but its something to do) playing Skyrim and Dragon Age Inquisition, playing piano, pyrography, bass fishing and collecting houseplants.

I recently moved to N. Arizona and really hate it. Thats all I will say about that. Lol.
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Welcome to the Forums! I hope you make new friends and enjoy your stay in the process!
 
Hi @zozie

Weirdo and looking for patterns has been a lifelong occurrence for myself and many people here. Wanted to live inside a tree as a hermit when I was around that same age, actually I still do. You seem like you'll fit in perfectly here.

Welcome to the forum.
 
Hi, I’m Rob.
I discovered this site via google search.
judging by the time-stamps on most threads I’ve read, I’m unsure if this group’s members are currently active.
In 2002 I was diagnosed with combined type ADHD, the Dx was reassessed in 2009.
Four years ago, while sourcing ADHD info, the Cambridge Autism Research faculty’s AQ. I scored 176 out of 200 as neurodivergent, so I followed up with the RITVO and scored similarly. To further substantiate, anytime I’m in the company of people who’re not on the spectrum, I find conversation is peculiar; but when in the company of anyone on the spectrum, I’m completely comfy... something the people I’ve met who’re not on the spectrum express a dislike about doing.
I’m highly anticipatory of meaningful interactions here and hope I can help others as I go.

Thanks.
 
Augur022 said:
Hi, I’m Rob.
I discovered this site via google search.
judging by the time-stamps on most threads I’ve read, I’m unsure if this group’s members are currently active.
In 2002 I was diagnosed with combined type ADHD, the Dx was reassessed in 2009.
Four years ago, while sourcing ADHD info, the Cambridge Autism Research faculty’s AQ. I scored 176 out of 200 as neurodivergent, so I followed up with the RITVO and scored similarly. To further substantiate, anytime I’m in the company of people who’re not on the spectrum, I find conversation is peculiar; but when in the company of anyone on the spectrum, I’m completely comfy... something the people I’ve met who’re not on the spectrum express a dislike about doing.
I’m highly anticipatory of meaningful interactions here and hope I can help others as I go.

Thanks.
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Go to other forums I have no idea what you've read this is about the most often used Autism forum ,one thing !!!many people with Autistic neurology lurk !never interact ,it's very common, go to the members online! click on the title, you'll see how many are lurking ,people actually become members and never post on the forum or answer a post ,there are posts from the beginning of 2010 upto me answering you now ,many autism forums shut down ,this one was sold once .
 
Okay, thanks.
I was browsing the various threads after I posted this and realized that I hadn’t noticed all the recent posts. I typically interact only when I feel that it’s prudent to do so; otherwise, I lurk, reading threads to be sure I’m not posting an answer that a prior respondent has covered.
To that, I’ll have a look around.
 
Augur022 said:
Okay, thanks.
I was browsing the various threads after I posted this and realized that I hadn’t noticed all the recent posts. I typically interact only when I feel that it’s prudent to do so; otherwise, I lurk, reading threads to be sure I’m not posting an answer that a prior respondent has covered.
To that, I’ll have a look around.
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You're a man that's answers everything
 
Hello, my name is Ian Pennell and I am a 51 year old man trying to earn a living as a Self Employed Book-keeper. I live in Cumbria in the north of England. I have been diagnosed as at the mild end of the Autistic spectrum with Asperger's Syndrome.

It did not really dawn on me that anything was really wrong with me until I was 28, when I got into trouble with the law whilst protesting about how easy it was for men to be alienated from their families through the Family Courts- my parents sat me down and explained to me that I had Asperger's Syndrome and this was confirmed when I went to see a Specialist. But looking back, my time in Special School was nothing to do with me having hearing problems as a child (which I did), I struggled at school and was bullied (never making real friends) although I did well academically and I went on to University.

Whilst my brothers and sister all eventually got good well-paid jobs I have struggled to hold down work as a Kitchen Porter/ assistant Chef in pubs and hotels (which earned me just enough to keep my head above water). I would hate being shouted at and found the work extremely demanding. When problems arose I would not have enough money to meet the costs and at one point I was over £20,000 in debt. My brother effectively bailed me out by buying off me the family cottage that I had held in trust for me- and this helped to pay off the debts and I have a financial cushion which enabled me to pursue my career change. This is starting to bear fruit.

However, because I have been a recipient of family funds in the past, and because I have got into trouble in the past my family do not give me the latitude for error of other family members- and I have been shouted at by various members of my family even though I am an adult. My youngest brother has been quite abusive to me on occasion- shouting at me and threatening me with violence a few times over the last twenty years, when he has also had a go at me for "causing trouble for the family" and "leeching off Mum and Dad" and once shouting "Snap out of your SH***Y MOOD and Stop Giving Mum a Hard Time"!

I think this is something that adult Aspies seem to have to put-up with more than most folk- most folk can articulate their worries and stand up for themselves (I am just five foot five tall and if my younger brother- who is five foot ten- wanted to really hurt me, he could with no come-back on himself): If I ever complained to my parents, Mum would say "I'm not listening to your NONSENSE!" and Dad, a disapproving "Mmm! Even So!". My younger brother and his wife (and two little boys) look like they will be here for Christmas, but (a big) part of me secretly hopes the Covid-restrictions will stop them coming!

On the plus side, I have my faith in Jesus Christ who I believe will give me the grace for all situations. I have my interests in weather and Politics which keep me occupied.
 
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Hi @Ian Pennell

Welcome to the Forums
There are a number of Brits, just hang about a bit and you will see.

In the meantime have a trawl through the existing threads and you will find many gems of experience and advice.
 
Hello im katy but you guys can call me kat.. im 14 from los angeles and i've had echolalia, borderline autism/Asperger's for years.. i hope to feel welcomed here.. and maybe make some new friends..
 
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