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Hi! I've been posting a few things here and there and just noticed there was a handy place for introduction so here I am.

My name is Laura Cushing, I'm 43 and I have been diagnosed with moderate asperger's and complex post traumatic stress disorder. I wasn't diagnosed until the age of 40 - it came as a relief after a lifetime of not understanding myself and those around me.

I am married to a wonderful guy who is also on the spectrum and we have two cats.

I work as a freelance writer, and am currently trying to start a little etsy shop.

Hobbies include crochet, reading, writing, roleplaying, and board games. I would love to make more aspie / autie friends. I am on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lauracushing and twitter at http://www.twitter.com/lauracushing - I use facebook more often.

Nice to be here!

Hi Laura,

I'm 41, self diagnosed Aspie, and looking forward to attending an appointment next week for formal diagnosis.
Of course I am also anxiously looking forward to the appointment being over, and am well aware I will probably feel physically ill, both at the prospect of having my routine disturbed, and also finally talking to a health professional that will take my condition seriously.
Asperger's has taken a heavy toll on my life, causing friction and contributing to a toxic relationship with my family of origin, as well as contributing to the breakdown of my first marriage, and numerous serious bouts of depression, which nearly lead to the end of me.

I have a 13year old daughter from my previous marriage, and am happily married to my current (second) wife, who is very understanding and more supportive and compassionate than anyone else I have ever met.
I would say my wife is most likely "proto Aspie" - that is she shows some signs of being an Aspie, but with little or no impairment compared to me.
That said she uses a wheelchair due to Cerebral Palsy, but is every bit as mentally capable as anyone else.
She works full time, whilst at present I am not working.
Asperger's has robbed me of many opportunities in life, has made relationships difficult and has made me feel like I'm the sheep in the herd that wants to go the opposite way to everyone else.

I can't deal with Facebook so I don't use it, but I do have a Twitter account I barely use.
You can contact me via my profile on WP if you like, I'm happy to make new Aspie or Autie friends.

welcome to WP, laura.

Sounds like you are a busy person!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome to WP, I hope you enjoy being here. I used to roleplay a lot...

I would like to see your Etsy Shop some time (:

I have a girlfriend on the spectrum too! I didn't know more people have relationships with fellow aspies just for coincidence.

Salut!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Thanks! Yes, my husband and I have been married 13 years now, and have been together for 16.

My etsy shop is here- https://www.etsy.com/shop/labarcdesigns . I hope it isn't against the rules to link to it.

And thank you everyone who has welcomed me!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!