autistic but family thinks you are slow

[ANTHONY LAF]

Im 30 living on disability. I was diagnosed when I was 20. My mother thinks I am useless and will do nothing good. She ruined my self esteem to the point i would rather be in jail than with her. I dont have a father but what I have always wanted was a friend and when your only number on your phone is your mother you do start to feel like a loser.

 

[Cazelle]

What do you do with your time? Do you live with your mother or alone? Could you try and meet new people in the hope of making friends?

 

[Pats]

Is your mother alone also? I just wonder if she's contributing to keep you dependent on her so she won't be alone. Just a thought. I hope you take steps (small steps starting off) to gain some independence from her.