@sirgalahad, how can I describe you? A breath of fresh air, a brother from another mother, and a gift to the Autism community. You tell it like it is. You share with your heart. You do not judge. When someone is sick or hurting, you extend your hand and give a smile. I think that you should probably write a book. I know I would buy it.

i cant write properlike to writ a book ,it takes me too long .i spent 6 years writing my masters and now had 5 years on my doctorate gruff gruff .i don't have a lot to say better at carrying people and holding them up until they get on their feet

Thank you for sharing the scientific background of Autism Spectrum disorders. I want to learn all that I can.

@sirgalahad, you do just fine. It blows me away how powerful your words are. I understand how it takes longer to get things done. I have an issue with my eyes that causes me all kinds of trouble. It takes me five times as long to write a paper because of this. There are things on the computer that will take me a fortnight to complete. Yet I can hear things others cant, find things others find impossible to do, I have a lot of patience, people tell me. So there are more things in this world than doing. Just being is my goal.You have that refined to an art form. I am so very grateful to know you and have you here on these pages. Blessings,
Mamacita

@sirgalahad, I feel really Autistic and down in the dumps today. I had my foot surgery, and all went very well. I am not even in pain. But my heart is heavy. I have a Neurotypical friend that I finally told her frankly how I felt about an issue. I hurt her feelings, and she told me so. I had been telling her in many different ways for almost two years why I felt the way I did. She still doesn't seem to understand where I am coming from. She seems to have gone on a whole different path than I have. I will always appreciate the good times we shared, but the issue is a deal breaker for me. With this being a public forum,( Even with assumed names) I dare not delve any further. Suffice it to say, I am kicking myself in the behind for not being bolder, sooner. I just am not the judgy type, cos I certainly know how it feels to be judged. I don't have tons of really close friends and I hate to lose one that meant so much to me. Some things we have no control over. I really think I lost her a couple of years ago. Thanks for listening. I am loyal to a fault.

Hello @mamacita

I am sorry that you are grieving the loss of a long time friend. However, some relationships are just for a season. I'm glad that you can enjoy the memories that were good.

Now, that you have been honest with your friend, you can move forward. I'm sure there are lots of folks who would love to have a friend like you. If I lived closer, I'd certainly call you.

Teresa

@hopeful33250 , sirgalahad has so much to offer our group. He will be a huge asset to the community. Thank you, for all your encouragement and words of wisdom. Wish you lived down the street from me. You, and all the wonderful folks I have met here. What a blessing you all are!

Well,@hopefull33250, I would sure take you up on tgat. You can email me or message me any time you like
When I'm having a Fibromyalgia flare of this magnitude, it is important that I take it easy and do a lot of self care. I find that talking with all of you helps me to focus on what is really important. Love you big!

@mamacita Love ya back, Jane! Teresa