Yes, well, many people in my real life are aware of me being on the spectrum, but after being asked to write about my experiences for Essential Baby, I thought it's only fair if I share here also. I have never been ashamed of it, I actually found diagnosis quite liberating because there was a real reason I didn't feel right and it wasn't just 'stress', enabling me to move forward in my life.
If you're interested, the full article is here: Aspergers; through adult eyes.
xxxCherry
well, if we're going to be honest, i have an anxiety disorder which means i can't drive anywhere but in my my big block (ie: within a four km radius) but mostly i seem normal! i'm all for telling people - it's about time people realised there's degrees of normalcy. i will read the article now :)
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ps - that baby is cute!
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFantastic article! x
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I have a friend whose husband and teenage son both have asbergers and a daughter with bad diabetes. I am still trying to work out how to take him as that lovely face and smile would normally indicate flirting but I don't believe it is. I guess it is part of not knowing how to relate to people properly which I also have problems with. My ex used to tell me not to believe everything he said and others tell me I am too trusting but if everyone was totally honest we would know where we stand wouldn't we? Cherrie
ReplyDeleteI realised I never told you what a great story this was that you told. My daughter suffers with aspergers, and the way you have described yourself it makes me wonder if I do myself ;) xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat an honest and compelling article Cherry - thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteBaby is the cutest btw!
Amazing Story, beautifully written as well :) I feel honoured to have been able to read it, just adds to how inspiring you are! :) Mel xox
ReplyDeleteHow's the MCN world going?