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Came out To New NT Friend as Autistic, Says he Doesn't Think of me Any Differently!

Mr Allen said:
I hate to be picky, but you don't "come out" as Autistic, it's not like you're gay or anything.
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Plenty of people "come out" as autistic. When you tell someone of your autism it's a revelation, just the same as telling someone you are gay. The autistic closet is just as dark as any other.
 
that's awesome. More people should be that way. I'm happy for you!

I haven't told a whole lot of people, just my very closest friends, but one friend I wasn't quite as close with I told, and not only did she accept it, she used it as a positive; "it's no wonder you're brilliant!" Heh. If only everyone was so supportive, the world would be a much better place.
 
have you guys met in person? aspies tend to do a lot better socially online. in person is where things get difficult.

also, usually people don't understand or know anything about ASD and won't see the downsides right off the bat. it takes a bit of time for those ASD social habits to bear themselves out. that's when the rubber meats the road.

it's still good that you made a connection regardless. it never hurts to get yourself out there and try.
 
Bronzelincolns said:
have you guys met in person? aspies tend to do a lot better socially online. in person is where things get difficult.

also, usually people don't understand or know anything about ASD and won't see the downsides right off the bat. it takes a bit of time for those ASD social habits to bear themselves out. that's when the rubber meats the road.

it's still good that you made a connection regardless. it never hurts to get yourself out there and try.
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We haven't but we would both like to. He only lives about 6 miles away from me, so it shouldn't be a problem.
 
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