Just found out… at 69

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Hi. I’m 69 years old, and just discovered I’m on the spectrum. At least, I think so. I was talking with an autistic person last night, and mentioned I’ve been curious about myself. They gave me a link to the Embrace Autism site. I took four of the tests, and they all indicated autism, or some form of neurodivergence. So here I am, looking to learn more. I posted about it on facebook, and my ex-wife sent me a message saying she and the kids have been pretty sure about this for years. Are we always the last to know, lol?

Colleen

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome to WP! I hope you feel like it is the right place for you.

I would've denied being Autistic until circumstances encouraged me to read about it...when I was 64. Before my 65th birthday I had read up about Autism, concluded I probably was Autistic, and gotten a formal diagnosis which said I was Autistic. Sigh. I was nervous about telling my family...but should not've been...they accepted it immediately.

Welcome!

It wasn't very recently that I concluded that I'm intersex and that is factor in why I socialize much more easily as the female gender.
Not many guys have an hourglass figure with a 23 inch waist. My walking, talking, and mannerisms are spot on for passing as female. I now wear form fitting XS women's clothes as it isn't hard to find brands that fit perfectly without alteration.

But sizing can be hard. I've bought some size 0 clothes that were too big. And they didn't sell anything smaller.

Thanks for the welcome. I do think this is where I should be. Maybe I’ll learn some things. I do know that it’s always good to be with folks who have something in common. Looking forward to getting to know the place.

Colleen

Welcome To Wrong Planet Colleen . yes as odd as it seems . Alot of us do not realize until, much experience in the world ,I feel,. but had lots of pointers ,I overlooked . As much as possible .

Welcome to Wrong Planet!