golightly
Active Member
Hello, I always struggle with that question "who am I?" which seems like an easy question. Maybe I'm overthinking it.
Can I start with things I like?
Music
Art
Colours (yes I'm Canadian lol)
Trees
Lifelong struggle with many issues, especially social, but learned to cover it up pretty well to the extent that people are surprised when I tell them I have Aspergers. I was diagnosed as an adult. I'm still trying to figure out how to live my life in a balanced way to avoid the feeling of burnout that constantly keeps creeping up on me. I'm generally a happy and even joyful person in my heart, but life just wears me down. Thankfully I'm learning what I need to do to be well, including a lot of time alone, but at this point it feels kind of self indulgent.
I live in Toronto, Canada, having just moved here last month from Ottawa, Canada. In Ottawa, I was a member of an Asperger women's group which was a tremendous support. So far I haven't been able to find such a group in Toronto, so it's something I'd consider starting.
I'm here on this forum to give and receive support from others who have been there. We all have wisdom to share.
Right now I'm reading a book called Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon. It talks about difference and disability, especially when the difference is between parents and children, which he calls a "horizontal identity" as opposed to a "vertical identity" which would be one we share with parents. It's an interesting book and he has a Ted talk on the ideas if you're interested.
Best wishes and I look forward to getting to know my way around here
Can I start with things I like?
Music
Art
Colours (yes I'm Canadian lol)
Trees
Lifelong struggle with many issues, especially social, but learned to cover it up pretty well to the extent that people are surprised when I tell them I have Aspergers. I was diagnosed as an adult. I'm still trying to figure out how to live my life in a balanced way to avoid the feeling of burnout that constantly keeps creeping up on me. I'm generally a happy and even joyful person in my heart, but life just wears me down. Thankfully I'm learning what I need to do to be well, including a lot of time alone, but at this point it feels kind of self indulgent.
I live in Toronto, Canada, having just moved here last month from Ottawa, Canada. In Ottawa, I was a member of an Asperger women's group which was a tremendous support. So far I haven't been able to find such a group in Toronto, so it's something I'd consider starting.
I'm here on this forum to give and receive support from others who have been there. We all have wisdom to share.
Right now I'm reading a book called Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon. It talks about difference and disability, especially when the difference is between parents and children, which he calls a "horizontal identity" as opposed to a "vertical identity" which would be one we share with parents. It's an interesting book and he has a Ted talk on the ideas if you're interested.
Best wishes and I look forward to getting to know my way around here
