Adults On The Autism Spectrum

Posted by Mamacita, Alumna Mentor @mamacita, Apr 29, 2018

Maybe you were really shy as a child. Perhaps you took home a huge stack of books from the school library, read them, and returned them the next day. Or did your best friend find you crying in your closet, unable to answer the question "Why?" At any rate, your life could be traced to the Self-Help section of the local bookstore. Unfortunately, most of the books were not much help. ADHD seemed to fit, at times. Your shrink said you might be Bi-Polar, although she wasn't really certain. All you knew was that you rarely fit in, anywhere. One day at work, it hit you square in the face: I don't speak these people's language! Really, it was like you were all playing this game, and everyone knew the rules but you. You couldn't tell a joke, and you never "got" any joke your co-worker tried to tell you. People started getting annoyed with you, because you had a memory like a steel trap. They didn't appreciate it when you called them on the carpet. Who knew? This was my life, and worse. I finally aced several tests that pointed me to the answer to my questions. The Autism Spectrum. Guess what? Little kids with Autism grow up to be Adults with Autism. Diagnosed late in life? This is the place for you!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 12, 2018

In reply to @parus "I am terribly confused with all of the drama and preaching in some of the comments...." + (show)

Hello @parus

You are so right! When you spoke of the "child trapped in this adult world" I understood what you were saying. Earlier in the week I had another experience that put me back into the "child-mode" and it was helpful to be able to reach out to others and say "enough" I'm going to let someone else handle this. As I did that I got a break, the matter was taken care of by someone other than myself and I got back to my adult, safe place. Thanks for the good reminder of what these stories can do to us.

mjsmimi | @mjsmimi | Oct 12, 2018

In reply to @mamacita "You owe him nothing. You owe yourself and that child peace of mind and safety. Now...." + (show)

I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I apologize for any I was reaching out for help to help me decipher if I was the crazy one here? You have helped me realize, I am not crazy at all. I have to trust myself. I have to go on my gut feeling always. No matter what is. I am working on second guessing my instinct.
I will be at my son's house until he vacates my property. I will then go back and vacate all belongings and sell it. It will never be safe to return and live there ever. His daughters mother is aware of the situation-she was married to him for 15 years. I am going to alert her school counselor to intervene without my involvement. I think it best I get the information in the right hands for this young girl. The professionals can decide what is best. I need to walk away for my own safety. I will keep you informed. Again thank you for your kindness and protection,. I have all of you to thank for my safety. God Bless all of You.

Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Oct 12, 2018

In reply to @mjsmimi "I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I apologize for..." + (show)

Sending positive vibes, good
energy, and everything positive your way. You are an amazing person, and I am so glad to have met you.

Adios,
MamacitaJane

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 12, 2018

In reply to @mjsmimi "I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I apologize for..." + (show)

@mjsmimi I'm glad that we could "have your back" in this situation. There have been others in the past who have "had my back" and it's good to be able to return the favor. Wishing you well. Will you post every now and then and let me (and the others) know how you are doing?

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 12, 2018

In reply to @mjsmimi "I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I apologize for..." + (show)

@mjsmimi Please let us know how you are doing, and understand that we are always here for you to vent or to ask questions. There is room for everyone around this table of the internet Connect. Good luck to you, and sending you hugs of support to you and the young gal. It may take time but things will work out.
Ginger

Parus | @parus | Oct 14, 2018

In reply to @mjsmimi "I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I apologize for..." + (show)

@mjsmimi Walking away is wise and you are not being selfish. Admire your strength. Keeping you in my thoughts. Feelings of relief and wishing you well.

Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Oct 16, 2018

In reply to @mjsmimi "I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. I apologize for..." + (show)

Hi, @mjsmimi - thinking of you. Wondering how you are doing?

Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Oct 16, 2018

Good morning kiddos! Mamacita here with a post for you all to check out today. If you are on social media (Facebook) please do check out what Judy Endow has shared. Why it is hard to function as a "High Functioning" Autistic. See what you think and let me know? TTYL

Mamacita

stephanieann | @stephanieann | Oct 16, 2018

Has anyone tried CBD/THC tincture to help with anxiety and deal with obsessions that interfere with functioning? My 31 yr old son has had some success in reducing anxiety but dosing is sometimes an issue

sirgalahad | @sirgalahad | Oct 16, 2018

I have friends American friends whom use CBD oils for Lymes disease treatment and to reduce anxieties I will ask my friend lin SHE IS IN RHODE ISLAND IF SHE WOULD TAKE A MESSAGE FROM YOU ON FACE BOOK.

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