gouldgrl
Well-Known Member
I came to recognize myself as "living on the spectrum" over a year ago. I met with a psychologist several times but was told, after so many visits, that I would have to undergo a battery of neurological tests in order to receive an official diagnosis. I'm still undecided about pursuing one. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself since I'm new here.
I'm in my late 40s and currently work as a hair stylist. I enjoy doing lots of different things with my hands: knitting, making rosaries, practicing the piano (I just started learning this summer), drawing, and, of course, "doing hair." I'm also in the process of applying to a graduate program in creative writing.
What has made living on the spectrum difficult for me is: 1) interpersonal relationships, 2) having to restart my life so many times when things fall apart. It's tiring.
What has made living on the spectrum a blessing for me: Developing survival strategies.
I hope I did this right. I don't do this kind of thing very often.
I'm in my late 40s and currently work as a hair stylist. I enjoy doing lots of different things with my hands: knitting, making rosaries, practicing the piano (I just started learning this summer), drawing, and, of course, "doing hair." I'm also in the process of applying to a graduate program in creative writing.
What has made living on the spectrum difficult for me is: 1) interpersonal relationships, 2) having to restart my life so many times when things fall apart. It's tiring.
What has made living on the spectrum a blessing for me: Developing survival strategies.
I hope I did this right. I don't do this kind of thing very often.
