Finally diagnosed, and relieved

[Streetrodder]

Hi all

I'm 62 years old and was just diagnosed with Aspergers last week. While it seems too late to do much good, it was a relief. Much of what I struggled with in my life, this explained. I was also raised in an alchoholic, abusive house and many of those issues resulted in similar behaviors. After 30+ years in Al-Anon, I realized that I had resolved the childhood challenges, but some things remained. After researching, it led me to getting tested. And here I am.

After spending most of my life alone, some friends set me up on a date. I guess they knew what they were doing - I married at the tender age of 47. My wife has believed I was Aspie for quite a while, and luckily, has treated me that way, as much as she can.

Anyway, I'm glad to start this new journey, and hope to learn and share with those who really understand.

 

[tree]

 

[Nitro]

Hi Streetrodder

 

[Pats]

Welcome. I also was late learning I was on the autism spectrum - was 58 when I was diagnosed and now 60. It was a relief to learn why I had to struggle so much, but also felt a little cheated because if I had known maybe things would have been different. But it is what it is and I'm glad I know now. Things still keep popping into my head and I think, "Oh yeah, that makes perfect sense now."
Hope you get as much out of this forum as I have.

 

[BraidedPony]

I just found out at 64! Welcome! Check out the chat feature if you get the time.

 

[clg114]

Welcome to AutismForums!

 

[Noelle]

Congratulations and welcome. I was also very relieved when I got my formal diagnosis this past spring.

 

[Nervous Rex]

Welcome! I hope you like it here.

 

[Myway]

Welcome to AutismForums. Hello.