48 (in 2 weeks). Lived in Hawaii all my life. Skilled craftsman by trade. Married 23 years, 2 kids in high school.
Very typically aspie, with some destructive and unfortunate escapist and self-destructive behavior as a teen. Had no idea "what was wrong with me", only that I was somehow different. Chanced upon a description of aspergers and a test, never having heard of it 8 years ago, at 40. It read like my episode of "This Is Your Life". Often feel like I'm struggling and barely holding it together, yet have somehow always kept it on the rails. I have a number of NT friends, some for decades, but never really feel like I belong with them. They might tolerate and accept, but I still feel they misunderstand. Decided to check things out here, as my special interest is largely seasonal, and I have a lot of time and energy on my hands until October or so. And I guess I needed to be among those who get me.
Very typically aspie, with some destructive and unfortunate escapist and self-destructive behavior as a teen. Had no idea "what was wrong with me", only that I was somehow different. Chanced upon a description of aspergers and a test, never having heard of it 8 years ago, at 40. It read like my episode of "This Is Your Life". Often feel like I'm struggling and barely holding it together, yet have somehow always kept it on the rails. I have a number of NT friends, some for decades, but never really feel like I belong with them. They might tolerate and accept, but I still feel they misunderstand. Decided to check things out here, as my special interest is largely seasonal, and I have a lot of time and energy on my hands until October or so. And I guess I needed to be among those who get me.
. I hope you'll find what you need on this forum, the people are pretty friendly in my opinion.
