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OK, deep breath.
A short but v.personal thread coming.
This has been prompted by a particularly hateful Tweet from Friday, that some of U may have seen being much discussed, +I& #39;ve been wrestling with since.
(I& #39;m not going2 link2 it here, but you& #39;ll B able2work it out from below.)
A short but v.personal thread coming.
This has been prompted by a particularly hateful Tweet from Friday, that some of U may have seen being much discussed, +I& #39;ve been wrestling with since.
(I& #39;m not going2 link2 it here, but you& #39;ll B able2work it out from below.)
After decades not recognising/understanding many things about myself (I& #39;m nearly 50),I& #39;m now in early stages of seeking ASC assessment+possible diagnosis. I know well finding certain situations+stimuli overwhelming+being unable2mask it. I stand with Greta. https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg/status/1167916177927991296">https://twitter.com/GretaThun...
V.nervous posting this, never Tweeted about it B4. Only recently started2talk about it more with spouse, 2some extent with our daughter(in terms she can understand), 1friend, 1of mental health professionals working with our family, +my GP. So pls B nice :) https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/autism-community-rallies-around-greta-222646943.html">https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle...
Not sure how I& #39;m going2feel after sending this - if it& #39;ll B relief or regret. But right now it feels like a necessary step. Not only 2help me+my family explore all this more, but as a tiny thing I can do 2help fight back against the ignorant bullies attempting2 stigmatise. Peace.
@andrewcopson @julianbond12 @SamuelSThorp @KarenAd89081735 @davewave020 @MusicNNoiseMakR Thank you all :) Never have I been so nervous about pressing & #39;send& #39;. To have some love, solidarity and support sent back in return was wonderful. Peace.
