Hello my lovelies. [Musters ALL the courage] I have made a video about my experience of getting an autism assessment (twice) leading to a diagnosis at age 44. I hope it might help others in a similar situation. https://youtu.be/aHHv4jI7w3Q ">https://youtu.be/aHHv4jI7w...

This was so very hard to do (I am ridiculously camera shy), but I felt it was important and I explain why in the video. If you know anyone who is considering getting an assessment later in life, it might help them. I& #39;m also thinking of doing more in the future.

Coming to terms with this diagnosis is a long and complicated and quite lonely journey. I don& #39;t want anyone to feel alone when dealing with neurodiversity challenges, trauma and mental illness. So I& #39;m hoping that being more open about it will help someone.

But this has used up all of my bravery for now, so... cup of tea, spot of lunch and then I& #39;ll be writing this month& #39;s newsletter with the latest free short story, one about love and found family because BLIMEY I needed to write something uplifting! ( http://www.enewman.co.uk/connect/subscribe-to-newsletter">https://www.enewman.co.uk/connect/s... )

Oh - someone just asked if it& #39;s okay to RT the video at the top of this thread. Yes, please do. I want to help people, and while I am tempted to just keep hiding, the video can& #39;t help if no-one knows about it! Phew. Right. Tea.