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Recent content by Catherine Crowne

  1. Catherine Crowne

    Autistic Females.

    Yes, males have much more of a pressure to perform a certain way that society deems acceptable. Women can fly under the radar. Interesting on the book, I’ll check that out.
  2. Catherine Crowne

    Autistic Females.

    As typical with the medical profession in general, most physical and mental health Issues are addressed from a male paradigm. I agree that the support for anyone on the spectrum is weak. However, I have observed that our society is accepting nuerodiversity. It’s dawning on people that many...
  3. Catherine Crowne

    Not sure what to do with volatile sister relationship

    I believe she does the things she does because she has a disorder. That is a reason but not an excuse for abusive behavior. She needs to get help. But that has to be her decision. The best thing you can do is draw a line (hard to do), you let her know you will not have a relationship with her...
  4. Catherine Crowne

    Autistic Females.

    Yes, I am discovering this to be true. It is rather upsetting. I can’t believe there is not much support. I guess support for males isn’t so good either.
  5. Catherine Crowne

    Learning how far we need to get!

    Learning how far we need to get!
  6. Catherine Crowne

    Autistic Females.

    ok. Please give me insight to what a female with Aspergers may experience. What are behaviors in the opinion of people here? It seems that Aspergers is typically viewed from a male perspective. And people, even those in the psych community assess from behaviors associated with males. I have been...
  7. Catherine Crowne

    How do I navigate conflict with my Aspie husband.

    You’re spot on I’d say. I keep thinking we can get to a point where there is no conflict. But if a person is honest and respects themselves, then they do need to speak up. That goes for both of us.
  8. Catherine Crowne

    How do I navigate conflict with my Aspie husband.

    I know you are right. We have had some good talks lately. The truth is that I need to work on my communication style. I’m learning a few things about my own issues. Reading what others have posted has helped me tremendously.
  9. Catherine Crowne

    Do you ever feel like your never gonna be good Socially?

    Wow that’s a very comprehensive analogy.
  10. Catherine Crowne

    How do I navigate conflict with my Aspie husband.

    Thank you. I understand what you are saying. Actually everyone’s response has given me new insight to myself.
  11. Catherine Crowne

    Hi I need help or guidance

    I live in a rural area in Idaho. There is very little where I am in the way of mental and emotional help. In fact, I (with the way I present myself here this may be hard to believe) could out do most therapists here. I have studied much in mental health focusing on depression. But now I am up...
  12. Catherine Crowne

    Hi I need help or guidance

    I know. Thank God for a spouse that can see it all clearly!
  13. Catherine Crowne

    How do I navigate conflict with my Aspie husband.

    I DO care. I want this to work. But I feel like I am the only one. I feel he could just walk away. I mean he’s here. We have separated 3 times now. But I didn’t know what I do now. I don’t want to leave. But I need help. I also want to know how to make his life easier and peaceful. And I...
  14. Catherine Crowne

    How do I navigate conflict with my Aspie husband.

    Ok. So I am beginning to understand that I need to back off wanting to know everything NOW. I want it all on the table, NOW. Well, big learning opportunity for me. I am afraid I will fail him. That makes me sad. So how do I help him develop emotionally?
  15. Catherine Crowne

    How do I navigate conflict with my Aspie husband.

    Ok, that helps me. Straight, easy advice. I need to work on asking directly for what I want as I was raised in a home where honesty about feelings and needs were met with negativity. So it’s a great learning opportunity. I hope he can be patient with that.
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