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Kaliwax

Kaliwax

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Hi there, my name is Kallum, I am 23 years old and from the UK. I have been diagnosed with autism, also dyspraxia and ADHD since I was younger it's hard for me!

I seem to struggle with communication in general, I've lost a lot of friends in the last few years because they don't get me, I can't empathise with people, I struggle with being nice, as I am always straight honest with people and brutally honest, and because of the autism, I have really bad difficulty showing sympathy and being nice to others.

I don't think people understand as a society how difficult it can be living with Autism, I can't even go out the house, I struggle in crowds as well.

I am having a trouble time at the moment, been unemployed for 2 years, I am scared to get a job and need so much support to get back into work, because I am scared people will judge me, I have been discriminated in the past, and I am scared it will happen again. I am on the IPES program, but struggling with them, because they don't understand autism and how to best support me.

I've been supported in the past and have bad experiences. I have to fight for myself, to get the help I need, I feel like giving up, I can't be bothered anymore, I feel like people don't care, so close to giving up. I feel ashamed.

I hate having Autism sometimes, I have a tough time with things! I keep having autistic meltdowns and shutdowns, as I cannot cope with situations.

I thought id introduce myself, seeking support and talking to fellow autistic people.
 
Welcome, @Kaliwax

It's upsetting that your part of the world has little understanding of the Autism Spectrum. But you definitely came to the right place for support. We have book resources that can help and there are plenty of posts by members about experiences. We are happy to help in anyway we can~ So don't be afraid to ask questions about anything you are unsure about.
 
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Thank you both.

I've been betrayed by someone a professional who I thought I could trust, so it's made my entire life change upside down, its horrible when someone does this, as it changes everything for me and I hate change!

I am having to look at all of my professional relationships with people to ensure, people are there to care about me
 
Welcome @Kaliwax, you have come to a good place. There are a lot of very nice people here you may be able to relate to.
 
Hello and welcome to the forun, Kallum! I hope you enjoy your time spent here! Let us know if you need help with anything on the site.
 
Hello and welcome Kallum.

I hope you find solid understanding and acceptance here. Let us know if you need any help figuring out the forum. Glad you found us.
 
Welcome!

Life on the spectrum, as some say, is like playing life in "hard mode" - but it doesn't mean we can't survive, and even do well. It can be hard at times, but I like to look at it as a challenge, and to, whenever we have the change, to share our experiences, help others, and do some advocacy work (small scale stuff and self-advocacy counts as well!) to help make the world better and more equitable for all, one step at a time. :-)
 
Most health care people can't really imagine autism, or assume that you will be like the one AS type they did help. Bad therapy is more often from ignorance than malice. "A job" will probably be a struggle if income is all you seek. When I was young, I aimed to get valuable experience along with every paycheque. Before too long, I knew enough about many jobs that tricks from one began to help in others. I was never as fast as a specialist at any one trade, but if it was a non-standard job that they didn't want, it would barely slow me down. That's where AS became an asset, and let me work for myself most of the time.
 
HI @Kaliwax

When I saw your avatar I suspected a UK person.
There are folk in here from many countries and US, UK, N, F, AUS, to name a few.

Glad you have found this place. DO hang around a bit and get to know the flow of conversation in here. Lots of topics come up, so join in with what interests you
 
Thank you all.

I dont have any patience, I dont know who I am, I am still figuring out who to be. I dont know my identity, I dont really know what I am good at! Its tough, for me
 
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