atrocityexhibition
Well-Known Member
Hi, everyone. I'm a 24-year-old aspie who considers himself very high functioning. I am a writer and editor for more than one publication and am going to be kind of ambiguous about the specifics, because I like to keep my aspie cards close to my vest. I'm not ashamed, I just don't feel the need to let other NT people know unless there are very specific reasons. I feel like my apserger's and personality are inextricably linked, so if the people I know and work with can understand my personality, there's no need to put a label on it right now. I may change this later in my life, but I just started my career two years ago, so I think I can wait on that.
I am married to a lovely woman who can tolerate all of my foibles, and she has a sister with a full autism diagnosis, coincidentally. My interpersonal skills are pretty good, but I never thought I'd be married at my age if you asked me in high school.
My hobbies include mixology; writing and recording original music; playing handheld video games occasionally (mostly RPGs) and cinema. I'm also obsessed with going to concerts. I've lost track of how many I've attended, small and large, but I've taken that one down a notch. I have various connections to the point where I rarely have to pay to go to shows unless they're large, multinational acts playing large venues owned by big companies like Clear Channel etc. At one time, it put a strain on my relationship and marriage with my wife, but I've done a lot better as of the past 6 months.
I've been in denial about my diagnosis for a long time, but I realize now that if anything, it's only going to help me to acknowledge it. This is the first time I've ever reached out to a community of people on this spectrum and am really excited about learning how you all cope with, deal with, and even celebrate your non-NT selves.
*I apologize if this seems like a novella. I don't know what is normal for these intros*
I am married to a lovely woman who can tolerate all of my foibles, and she has a sister with a full autism diagnosis, coincidentally. My interpersonal skills are pretty good, but I never thought I'd be married at my age if you asked me in high school.
My hobbies include mixology; writing and recording original music; playing handheld video games occasionally (mostly RPGs) and cinema. I'm also obsessed with going to concerts. I've lost track of how many I've attended, small and large, but I've taken that one down a notch. I have various connections to the point where I rarely have to pay to go to shows unless they're large, multinational acts playing large venues owned by big companies like Clear Channel etc. At one time, it put a strain on my relationship and marriage with my wife, but I've done a lot better as of the past 6 months.
I've been in denial about my diagnosis for a long time, but I realize now that if anything, it's only going to help me to acknowledge it. This is the first time I've ever reached out to a community of people on this spectrum and am really excited about learning how you all cope with, deal with, and even celebrate your non-NT selves.
*I apologize if this seems like a novella. I don't know what is normal for these intros*
