what an interesting place you have here...
I am a 63 yr old male, caregiver to my wife who suffers from a number of chronic illnesses.
Not sure if I have AS but am definitely on the spectrum somewhere...I can relate to most of things I have read here today.
I am socially isolated, I have no friends at this time, never had many, I seem to give off a stay_away vibe even when I am being "friendly". Now I have given up trying to be social after many many years of trying to fit in and am accepting my solitude one day at a time.
I have a great relationship with my wife of 20 years, somehow she sees the goodness in me...
I meditate 2 - 3 times a day, it has become my only refuge in the world, I used to drink and fantasize about sex, now I try to surf those energies so they do not control me.
This life is quiet a journey I hope the younger members here find a way to live that at least finds them some measure of happiness..
I am sooo glad I found this place, thanks for being here...
Red