JayLapointe
New Member
Hi,
I noticed I was included in a recent birthday post by the admin, so I figured it was time I properly introduced myself. My name’s Jay—just Jay, not short for Jason.
I received my autism diagnosis a few years ago, in my early 40s. It took some time to process what that meant. At first, I resisted the idea because I assumed it implied something was “wrong” with me. Eventually, I came to understand that it’s not a flaw—it simply means I experience and interpret the world a bit differently than most people.
I’m still learning what that means day to day, but I’m starting to see it less as a label and more as a framework for understanding myself. I’m particularly interested in hearing how others have navigated that existential identity shift that comes with a late diagnosis, and how they’ve come to terms with that new sense of self.
I’m glad to be here, and I’m looking forward to learning from everyone and contributing where I can.
J
I noticed I was included in a recent birthday post by the admin, so I figured it was time I properly introduced myself. My name’s Jay—just Jay, not short for Jason.
I received my autism diagnosis a few years ago, in my early 40s. It took some time to process what that meant. At first, I resisted the idea because I assumed it implied something was “wrong” with me. Eventually, I came to understand that it’s not a flaw—it simply means I experience and interpret the world a bit differently than most people.
I’m still learning what that means day to day, but I’m starting to see it less as a label and more as a framework for understanding myself. I’m particularly interested in hearing how others have navigated that existential identity shift that comes with a late diagnosis, and how they’ve come to terms with that new sense of self.
I’m glad to be here, and I’m looking forward to learning from everyone and contributing where I can.
J
