Me (newbie) - mum and student, recently diagnosed

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So, here I am, safe ND forum, and I'm panicking about what to write and how to say it and forgetting who I am

I was diagnosed last year after a lifetime of thinking everyone else was weird! I'm a mum of 3 (1 as of yet undiagnosed but definitely Autistic teen girl, a suspected ADHD teen boy, and a little dude who seems normal enough to me so is probably diagnosable in some way ). I have an incredibly patient fiance who gets almost as worn out by socialising as I do so we're happy in our bubble! I'm currently halfway through my Ph.D. (evolutionary psychology of sexual harassment). We're all huge anime fans, animal lovers, foodies, and geeks. Actually, I don't know what qualifies as being a "foodie". I like food. I can cook. I like to try new foods and learn how to make them myself. That's my version of a foodie!
I have a rabbit, a cat, and 2 turtles.

I used to work one-to-one with children with Autism, it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Yes, I did ABA, no, I didn't torture any kids, yes, I know many people have trauma from past crappy ABA experiences and I'm so so sorry that happened to you if it did, it's never supposed to be like that - no, those kids I worked with don't hate me and haven't ended up with trauma of their own. My kiddos adored me and I adored them! And I've used the teaching techniques on my own children. The methods we were taught gave me a real insight into understanding and considering why someone is acting the way they are before reacting to that behaviour so I could figure out how best to help. I could go on and on attempting to defend good, caring ABA therapists who work with the children and parents (not against them) but... I'd rather not have to. I respect your opinions either way. I could have just not mentioned it too, but I hate always hiding that part of myself just to keep the peace even within "safe" communities!

Ooh also, I love music (most kinds, but especially rock) but forgot to put it in my interests, way too important to miss out altogether though!
I stim-sing. Luckily I can hold a tune. My superpower (and kryptonite) is my super hearing.

Anyway. Umm. That was a bit blah blah blah so I guess that'll do! Hi, fellow oddities, pleased to meet you

welcome from Northern Michigan USA glad you are with us

Welcome to Wrong Planet. It seems like you are trying to figure yourself out and how you fit into this world.
I have been studying myself for the past couple years. I now understand why I am what I am. It all began when I was around 3 years old and died. I was attacked by a large bull. But humans are a very evolved creation. My non dominant brain on the right side of my body stepped in and became my primary brain. It was a brain swap. Left and right side changed places. It made me what I am today. Good luck on your journey through life.

Welcome to WP!

I don't think there is any minimum requirement for an initial post here. Mine was definitely not very informative.

And I hope your diagnosis didn't tell you otherwise. Before my diagnosis I had increasingly been getting suspicious that other people were the problem. Now that I have the diagnosis and have read about ASD-1 I am convinced other people are the problem!

Willkommen

Welcome to Wrong Planet!