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25 Dec 2016, 9:48 pm
26 Dec 2016, 9:56 am
teksla wrote:
Due to my parents being divorced i celebrate christmas twice every year. On the 24th i got overloaded.
Because of this and the fact that we have had misunderstandings i think the smartest thing would to tell her about my diagnosis.
Any ideas on how i could do this?
I'll probably show her an Autism information card, but what could i say?
Because of this and the fact that we have had misunderstandings i think the smartest thing would to tell her about my diagnosis.
Any ideas on how i could do this?
I'll probably show her an Autism information card, but what could i say?
Hmmm, if it were me I would start with something like... "I'm sorry we've had some misunderstandings in the past. I sometimes misread social situations which doesn't help. Also in the holidays I can easily get overwhemed. The thing is I have autism. I want you to know about it because I value our relationship and I'm not always great at social things."
Then I would be prepared for her to respond in a variety of ways. She might...
- need some time to process what you've told her.
- deny it at first but then gradually come around.
- be relieved that she now understands why things are as they are.
- want to talk about it with you some more.
- want to see your Information Card.
- something else I've not thought of.
This is just my take on it and how I would do it. Don't follow this advice if it doesn't feel right to you. I'm not a professional or anything - just another autistic person like yourself.
Best of luck.
