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Hi from a French Aspie girl!

Aurore

Looking for the TARDIS!
Hello there!

I was looking for a friendly website about Asperger's and I found this place! :)

About me: my name is Aurore and I'm a 33-year-old girl from France. I was diagnosed with Asperger's 3 years ago. I used to be the "weird lonely girl" at school, at work, everywhere. Till this diagnosis, nobody took that very seriously. They said I was too shy or that I had agoraphobia, or they thought I was acting strangely on purpose... And even now, some people (including my mother) refuses to admit that I've Asperger's, because I seem quite "normal". I've a job, I bought an apartment 5 years ago, I've a dog, I live alone...but the real problem concerns my private life. I've no friends, I've never had a romantic relationship, I'm asexual and after my work day I just want staying at home with my dog! Because of my Asperger's, I also have anxiety disorder. It's very difficult for me to endure the crowd, the noises, the sunlight, and I'm very tired when I have to interact with people.

Last year I tried to take an interest in the "romantic matter", I had a contact with two interesting men. But the first was too "sociable" for me (always visiting his friends, doing sports competitions...) and I put a stop to the exchange. The second is asexual like me, he knows about my Asperger's and he's very understanding, but I have difficulty in driving myself to a meeting (and he lives about 500 km from my home!)... To be honest, I think my own motivations are a little weird, my approach is very "artificial" so I'm very doubtful about the all thing!

About my hobbies: I love reading (I'm a bookworm!), writing stories and letters, watching TV, playing videogames and hidden object games, cooking, hiking...and I've an obsession for English language. It's a bit strange, I guess, because I was very bad in English when I was a student! I'm a self-taught person and I know I continue making some mistakes (sorry about that) but I'm still learning!
 
Thanks for sharing a bit of your life, Aurore. Welcome to AC.

I think you'll find you have a great deal in common with many of us.
 
Hello.
Your English language skills would put a lot of people to shame whose native language is English!
I'm sure you will find many friendly people here. I have and I haven't been here very long :-)
 
Hi Aurore, and welcome :)

Aspie Central is a friendly place.

Your English is very good and easy to understand :)

Have you always lived in France? and have you travelled to any other countries? I'm in the UK and went to France a few times with school. I've always liked France and the French language/accent :)
 
Hi Aurore, and welcome :)

Aspie Central is a friendly place.

Your English is very good and easy to understand :)

Have you always lived in France? and have you travelled to any other countries? I'm in the UK and went to France a few times with school. I've always liked France and the French language/accent :)

Thank you!

I always lived in France. I dream of going to the UK or the US for a language study holiday , it's one of my biggest projects. But I've a few hesitations because of my Asperger... It's pretty difficult for me to go out of my "comfort zone", I've panic attacks, I have a very bad resistance to change... But I really hope I'll be able to make it one day!
 
Hi. I am definately not a French Aspie girl!

But we have these in common :)



My wife brought one home several years ago... by surprize :eek:... and now I am a Chihuaholic I think.

Your English is very good. Not just technically, but in the common usage/flow as well. Isn't there a French word for that 'Patois'. Have been to France a few times vacationing and day trips etc. Liked it a lot. Lived next door in Germany for 5 years. Was in the American 'Armee de la Air' (forgive me for butchering that probably). Worked with the French Air Force sometimes.

Europe sort of became a special interest of mine, so I am interested in hearing about what is going on there now, as well as also being heavily in it's history. When I visited the Musee D Armee in Paris I was so freaking excited I had to stop on the steps and sit until my heart rate settled down. :D

So and oh yeah, welcome.
 
Hi. I am definately not a French Aspie girl!

But we have these in common :)



My wife brought one home several years ago... by surprize :eek:... and now I am a Chihuaholic I think.

Your English is very good. Not just technically, but in the common usage/flow as well. Isn't there a French word for that 'Patois'. Have been to France a few times vacationing and day trips etc. Liked it a lot. Lived next door in Germany for 5 years. Was in the American 'Armee de la Air' (forgive me for butchering that probably). Worked with the French Air Force sometimes.

Europe sort of became a special interest of mine, so I am interested in hearing about what is going on there now, as well as also being heavily in it's history. When I visited the Musee D Armee in Paris I was so freaking excited I had to stop on the steps and sit until my heart rate settled down. :D

So and oh yeah, welcome.

ohhhh! Plenty of Chihuahuas!! They are so beautiful! (and you, you have to sit on the floor? :D )

Thanks for your compliments about my English! I try to practice everyday, I read English novels, I watch all my DVDs with the English soundtracks...and I'm happy that I found this website, it's a good way to practice my writing skills.

The right expression is "Armée de l'air", you were not far! :)
 
Wow Aurora, your obsession with English as done you a huge service, for you type as an English person lol

As it happens, I am English, but live in France, Brittany area with my husband.

I was around 38 when I first heard of aspergers and since joining this site, at 45, I am an unconfirmed, confirmed aspie.

Your English is 100% better than my French. I do speak a little French, enough to impress the French, but sadly, because it is not my choice to live in France, I find myself not wanting to know French and obsessed with not liking it, but the reality is that I enjoy showing off with my bit of knowledge. So, ideally I need to become obsessed with French lol

Very much welcome and hope to get to know you better.
 
Thanks Suzanne! :)

I know Brittany area pretty well, this region is one of my favorite vacation spot. Though you didn't chose living in France, I hope you enjoy your stay a little! Do you think French people are friendly?
 
Hi Aurore, I see myself a lot in your words even though when you meet someone that really catches your heart I think you'll change a little this perspective.
Have a good night to all.
 
Thank you KinksFan! :)

Last year I tried to take an interest in the "romantic matter", I had a contact with two interesting men. But the first was too "sociable" for me (always visiting his friends, doing sports competitions...) and I put a stop to the exchange. The second is asexual like me, he knows about my Asperger's and he's very understanding, but I have difficulty in driving myself to a meeting (and he lives about 500 km from my home!)... To be honest, I think my own motivations are a little weird, my approach is very "artificial" so I'm very doubtful about the all thing!

Breaking news! (lol)

The man I told about in my first message has removed me from his friends (on FB) today! He had my e-mail & my phone number but he bravely chose this method! I'm...well...not sad because we only have a virtual relationship, but I don't understand this lack of courage! Two months ago I've offered him to cut off contact because I wasn't ready for a real meeting and he said "oh, no, not at all, I'm patient, I can wait!" Sometimes people are really strange!
 
Ca va bien, merci! :) And you? it's strange to write in French here! :blush:

So you can speak French? Are you Canadian? Or have you learned French at school? (sorry if I'm curious!!)
I speak French myself, though English is of course the official language of AC. :)
 
When I was about ten my family moved to Begium as my dad was in the British Army stationed at NATO headquarters nr Mons.
 

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