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Snowy Owl

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Phew! Was I glad to stumble across this forum......to read about misfits just like me, after years of isolation, gives me hope. I'm a 51 yr old woman living in Canada. Been trying to get a diagnosis but I live in aplace where basic healthcare is hard to get, nevermind anything specialist. For years I was'nt interested in labels....now I realize that I actually do suffer the stress of trying to appear normal. Earning an income is so hard. Still I have learnt that keeping positive is all I have and so I channel my obsessive nature into making music and that keeps me upbeat.
 
Hi Snowy Owl! I am a 56 year old Canadian woman, and can really sympathize with your difficulty with healthcare. When I was diagnosed a few months ago it felt as though the puzzle pieces of my life finally fit together. So much makes sense now that didn't before.

This site has been a Godsend. I've learned so much and the people here have been really kind and supportive. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm really glad you found us. Welcome.
 
Hi Snowy Owl! I am a 56 year old Canadian woman, and can really sympathize with your difficulty with healthcare. When I was diagnosed a few months ago it felt as though the puzzle pieces of my life finally fit together. So much makes sense now that didn't before.

This site has been a Godsend. I've learned so much and the people here have been really kind and supportive. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm really glad you found us. Welcome.
Thanks so much, it means a lot to me to have people to relate to.
 
Hi Snowy, welcome to AC. Yes, it is stressful and exhausting trying to emulate Neurotypical behavior in attempts to keep life copacetic. But like yourself, I spent several decades not really understanding why. At least now I feel like I can logically pick my battles...and avoid others which serve no purpose. And to accept who I am...instead of constantly trying to mitigate my traits and behaviors in any and all circumstances.

It's empowering to suddenly know who we are...and also that we are not alone.
 
The title reminded of this old song that went, "hello hello hello is there anybody out there" which I forgot the rest of the lyrics lol :D Welcome to community :)
 
Hi Snowy Owl! I am a 56 year old Canadian woman, and can really sympathize with your difficulty with healthcare. When I was diagnosed a few months ago it felt as though the puzzle pieces of my life finally fit together. So much makes sense now that didn't before.

This site has been a Godsend. I've learned so much and the people here have been really kind and supportive. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm really glad you found us. Welcome.
Where in Canada did you get your diagnosis? Here in the east they just dont assess adults.
 
Welcome Snowy, it is surprising how many of us have gone decades without Diagnoses. Im 48 and was only diagnosed last year.

I am sure MoCoffee can be a great help to you as other members, your not alone now.
 

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