If you found this discussion helpful, I invite you to check out more from Heather on her channel: www.youtube.com/@autismchrysalis! Love hearing all of your comments, reflections, and stories. Thank you for tuning in and being part of this community!
im only 2:31 in and already im enjoying this alot. I'll be honest and maybe a little too foward my parents do accept my autism diagnosis, but they seem to insist i can "build a bridge and get over it" and suggest im on like "a 1 on the autism" scale. they don't seem to fully accept my formal dignosis. i believe its because people typically see autism as a negative. but when i effortlessly fix a tech issue they had its all well and grand. but when i can't maintain eye contact its awful. for them. oh well. maybe in time they'll accept it. i mean far as i see i could have turned out much worse than shy little nerdy computer girl thats scared to her heart and soul of offending anyone so i sit back observe and try to mask. then fawn to get out of scary situations. and i've only just learned about 5 months ago it was autism all along. its good to know and important to learn. so thank you for the video!
Thank you so very much for sharing this - I relate! People have a misconception of what it means to be autistic. I highly recommend you also tune into Heather's channel if you have not already for more support and validation - www.youtube.com/@autismchrysalis. I faced similar misunderstandings throughout my life that you are noting, and I am here to validate your experience, as well! Your story resonates deeply! I am grateful that you are here and that you have been learning more about your gifts, strengths, and better understanding yourself. I do hope you get what you need from your parents, and if not - know we are here to provide as much as that support as possible. I have had to let go of some expectations that people will ever want to change their perspectives, and it's been helpful to have communities who "get it." I am extremely glad you found us here!
I was diagnosed ASD at age 62. (I just turned 63) The first few minutes of this video could have been spoken by me. I relate to this so strongly. It's a relief to know I'm not broken either.😊
I'm glad you are here and sending so much love - it's frustrating to think how many of us think we were broken when you have so many gifts that the world needs exactly as you truly are! (Not as we are pressured to be to conform). I'm so glad you found this video and appreciate you being here! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this amazing information. I am investigating to learn more about autistic burnout. I was diagnosed as autistic last year at 65yo. Fatigue hit as bad as it could for about a month, lost strength on legs and arms. I was so weak I thought I’d never recover. I am much better now, will go back to yoga soon I hope. What I realized is that burnout affects physically, mentally, emotionally. For a couple ours socializing I need a whole day Indoors, no light, no screens. Before I felt ashamed for being so lazy, or ve been in depressed. I’ve been in my bedroom most of my life. And I really like it :) but i need to go out and have some fun, meet people, enjoy life. I embrace being autistic, it cleared out the void I felt before. There is nothing missing in me, I am just different. Love to all autistic people out there ❤
This is such a good interview. I have followed Heather for a while and I value her perspective and insights so much. I also love your interviewing style. You leave so much space for her telling her own story and your comments summarize and guide the conversation in such an intelligent and respectful way.
Yay!!!! That's great to hear! If you feel like sharing your takeaways, reflections, anything you'd like to add, and/or questions for another video- please do let us know! Thanks for tuning in and for providing your feedback!
If you found this discussion helpful, I invite you to check out more from Heather on her channel: www.youtube.com/@autismchrysalis! Love hearing all of your comments, reflections, and stories. Thank you for tuning in and being part of this community!
im only 2:31 in and already im enjoying this alot.
I'll be honest and maybe a little too foward my parents do accept my autism diagnosis, but they seem to insist i can "build a bridge and get over it" and suggest im on like "a 1 on the autism" scale.
they don't seem to fully accept my formal dignosis. i believe its because people typically see autism as a negative. but when i effortlessly fix a tech issue they had its all well and grand. but when i can't maintain eye contact its awful. for them. oh well. maybe in time they'll accept it. i mean far as i see i could have turned out much worse than shy little nerdy computer girl thats scared to her heart and soul of offending anyone so i sit back observe and try to mask. then fawn to get out of scary situations. and i've only just learned about 5 months ago it was autism all along.
its good to know and important to learn. so thank you for the video!
Thank you so very much for sharing this - I relate! People have a misconception of what it means to be autistic. I highly recommend you also tune into Heather's channel if you have not already for more support and validation - www.youtube.com/@autismchrysalis. I faced similar misunderstandings throughout my life that you are noting, and I am here to validate your experience, as well! Your story resonates deeply! I am grateful that you are here and that you have been learning more about your gifts, strengths, and better understanding yourself. I do hope you get what you need from your parents, and if not - know we are here to provide as much as that support as possible. I have had to let go of some expectations that people will ever want to change their perspectives, and it's been helpful to have communities who "get it." I am extremely glad you found us here!
So glad you enjoyed this! Wishing you well with your family!
I was diagnosed ASD at age 62. (I just turned 63) The first few minutes of this video could have been spoken by me. I relate to this so strongly. It's a relief to know I'm not broken either.😊
I'm glad you are here and sending so much love - it's frustrating to think how many of us think we were broken when you have so many gifts that the world needs exactly as you truly are! (Not as we are pressured to be to conform). I'm so glad you found this video and appreciate you being here! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this amazing information. I am investigating to learn more about autistic burnout. I was diagnosed as autistic last year at 65yo. Fatigue hit as bad as it could for about a month, lost strength on legs and arms. I was so weak I thought I’d never recover. I am much better now, will go back to yoga soon I hope. What I realized is that burnout affects physically, mentally, emotionally. For a couple ours socializing I need a whole day Indoors, no light, no screens. Before I felt ashamed for being so lazy, or ve been in depressed. I’ve been in my bedroom most of my life. And I really like it :) but i need to go out and have some fun, meet people, enjoy life. I embrace being autistic, it cleared out the void I felt before. There is nothing missing in me, I am just different. Love to all autistic people out there ❤
So glad this was useful! Wishing you well with your recovery!
This is such a good interview. I have followed Heather for a while and I value her perspective and insights so much. I also love your interviewing style. You leave so much space for her telling her own story and your comments summarize and guide the conversation in such an intelligent and respectful way.
Thank you for joining us and for your kind feedback! It means the world!
I have gotten so much out of this in just the first few minutes!
Yay!!!! That's great to hear! If you feel like sharing your takeaways, reflections, anything you'd like to add, and/or questions for another video- please do let us know! Thanks for tuning in and for providing your feedback!
Yay! Glad you got something good out of it!
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