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

[Joshua the Writer]

thanks guys

You are welcome.

 

[Mr Allen]

I hate to be picky, but you don't "come out" as Autistic, it's not like you're gay or anything.

 

[Autistamatic]

I hate to be picky, but you don't "come out" as Autistic, it's not like you're gay or anything.

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.

 

[Joshua the Writer]

I hate to be picky, but you don't "come out" as Autistic, it's not like you're gay or anything.

Uh, yeah. You do come out. I agree with @Autistamatic. You do come out as autistic. "Coming out" is not restricted to LGBT people. You are technically gate-keeping.

 

[Adora]

Glad to hear this sounds like a great friend.

 

[JDShredds]

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.

 

[Bronzelincolns]

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.

 

[JNZ]

She’s not jealous at all. Only envious.

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Thanks for the link! I didn’t know the difference until now!

 

[Joshua the Writer]

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.

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.