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jane1
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06 Feb 2012, 7:51 am

Hey I am new here

I guess i came here because I struggle to accept my diagnosis of ASD even after almost 10 years. I have mild ASD which I struggle with because often people just ride me off as being inapropriate without realising.

I am looking for like minded people who are honest and looking for than just a conversation about clothes or shoes. Which seems to be a very popular topic amongst women my age.

Jane

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06 Feb 2012, 8:03 am

Welcome to

You are certain find diagnosed ASD's , like minded well, given the variety here, chances are you will find that as well. ~ NJoy

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06 Feb 2012, 10:30 am

[Moved from General Autism Discussion to Getting to know each other]

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06 Feb 2012, 5:58 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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Jamu
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07 Feb 2012, 8:29 pm

Hello...I am interested in sharing on more than shoes. ...I have found many many positive aspects to my Aspergers. Namely I have been able to sort the wheat from the chaff in relation to the people I want to be with.... and who I want to talk to....

I have taken a while to get used to the validation that I am "different"..I prefer to think of my self as unique in a way that is not from an ego point of view..the simple fact is..there really is NOT anyone exactly like me.

I am able to cut to the chase and get things done with a minimum of fuss while others seem to dither around
talking about the "what, when and How" of whatever the issue is :lol:

Definite plus in life!!

I have really trod on the toes of some people who have retaliated over the years and now don't even try to work "with" them...I tell people I have Aspergers asap..the usual answer --IF they have a little knowledge of it is.."Oh you don't look like you have autism"

What am I supposed to "look" like?? :?:

I simply smile now and leave them to it...I live a quiet life now..I don't exhaust myself trying to "fit" in..It has lessened the stress and meltdowns enormously!

I have found I too have very little common with women my age.