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Recent content by michelle83

  1. michelle83

    Do you care about makeup?

    I only wear make up for occasions where I have to heavily mask my autism. It’s an actual physical mask for me and makes me feel better when I have to socialise. Other than that, No can’t be bothered with it.
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    Newly diagnosed, new to the forum

    Thank you. No it’s not exclusive to women but yes definitely correct, females learn certain techniques to fit in in school etc. i often thought I was trying to hide the fast I was anxious or shy but I was masking my autism since I was very young. 2 of my kids are a little older so it’s not as...
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    Newly diagnosed, new to the forum

    Thank you
  4. michelle83

    Newly diagnosed, new to the forum

    Hi I am in the UK. She said I present as a passive profile which is someone that is easily led and goes along with things for a quiet life. Good at responding to social interactions but wouldn’t instigate one x
  5. michelle83

    Newly diagnosed, new to the forum

    Hi I’m Michelle. I am newly diagnosed. I am a mother of 4, 2 non verbal little boys and have been diagnosed with autism fitting the ‘passive’ profile. I am 40 years old and so relieved to finally feel like I have some understanding of what my life is.
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