Not sure who I am

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I was recently diagnosed with Autism. Growing up I found it difficult to adjust with changes and had trouble when it came to making friends. I have sensory issues and to be honest it's a miracle that I managed to win the heart of the woman I love, then again I did help her get away from her ex who beat her.

I don't know who I am. I'm confused. A lot of people see me as a tough guy because I live in a rough neighbourhood and a few years back I got involved in fights where I tried to help out a friend. Now most people just stare at me when I go by, afraid I might cause trouble. I hear them whispering behind my back, saying I’m not a good father or husband. But really I’m a sensitive and caring guy, I love my family and always try and do my best for them and everyone else.

I don't know who I am. I wish people would see the real me, I hate being misunderstood because of things that happened ages ago. I do have a short temper, but only with people who possess a thread to me, my family and innocent people who don’t deserve such stuff.
I’m hoping I can get help and support with my Autism. How do I come across here? I hope I don’t sound like what people think I am.

being scorned by allistics for things they dont even bother to understand or imagine is well, painful. allways. protecting something u care for is noble. u dont need to prove urself to random ppl with deficient cognition. they will allways invent something to mess with u about, and they really actually should just.f**k.off. ya, get a lot of that. preconceptions. i'd rather stop here, because i can rant for hours about that s**t. and i dont want to really. just get rid of those contacts. better that way.

Serpentari is right. You don't have to worry about what others think of you. Focus on th relationship with your wife, and on yourself. If other people who don't know you very well and think you're a tough guy, it can sometimes be a good thing for they won't mess with you! Just be yourself and who cares what false perceptions some may have.

You'll soon know who your true friends are out of those around you.