Just shy of 34 years, was a little bit disappointed to find out that when I finally decided to get tested and shared it with my mom, she told me she’s quietly assumed my whole life and just never told me or did anything about it. I certainly could have used the resources, framework, and self understanding when I was younger instead of just thinking there was something wrong with me.
Something similar happened. Turns out my primary school didn’t believe in Autism, every family member mentioned it to my mum, but only my mum doubted so nobody ever brought it to me until I was put infront of a psychiatric nurse because my life was wrecked by the fact I was different
Just shy of 34 years, was a little bit disappointed to find out that when I finally decided to get tested and shared it with my mom, she told me she’s quietly assumed my whole life and just never told me or did anything about it. I certainly could have used the resources, framework, and self understanding when I was younger instead of just thinking there was something wrong with me.
Something similar happened. Turns out my primary school didn’t believe in Autism, every family member mentioned it to my mum, but only my mum doubted so nobody ever brought it to me until I was put infront of a psychiatric nurse because my life was wrecked by the fact I was different
Not the first time I hear this from parents! It infuriates me! Let’s pretend Jimmy’s leg is not broken, it’s going to be fine… sure mum/dad, sure…