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Hi all. I'm a 46 yo single male living in Brisbane Australia. I have only recently discovered that I have Aspergers after a lifetime of wondering and suffering. Struggling to get my mind around it and can't stop crying. Do I tell my parents? Will I remain lonely for the rest of my life or is a relationship actually possible? I haven't had a look through all the topics in these forums yet, the sheer number of them means that will take a while.....
I hope somebody will drop me a line. Thanks.
Rob

Another Queenslander, we're getting them poppin' up all over the place.

Heya, I live on the Gold Coast.

Welcome to WP!

Tim

I'm from the Gold Coast too.
Welcome to wrong planet, Rob.
I hope you find it useful.

Welcome to Wrong Planet, atty61.

When I was first diagnosed, I was 53 and had difficulty accepting the diagnosis. At first, I felt the diagnosis to be very restricting. But, after some thought and exploration, I suddenly felt quite liberated. It took time, but of course everything does.

This is the way I look at it: People perceive, conceive of, and relate to reality differently. Most of us do so in similar ways. And that's okay. Some of us do so in unusual ways. And that's okay. A few of us do so in rare or even very rare ways. And that's okay. Now if we can all just accept ourselves and one another, show some respect and kindness to ourselves and one another, maybe we could all benefit from this great variety of ways to perceive, conceive of and relate to reality.

I cry a lot, too. Sometimes, crying can be very helpful, a release, a comfort. Sometimes being alone with the wonders of nature helped comfort me. Sometimes going to church helped comfort me. Sometimes a person helped comfort me. There is someone or something that will help comfort you.

Of course, I also laugh a lot. Humor can be very good. If anybody or any thing helps you laugh, seek that out.

I know how much it can hurt to feel alone. And I know it is difficult to believe that there may be others like you. But I really believe that you are not alone, and that you will never be alone.

I hope you find good information, inspiration, companionship, comfort and humor at Wrong Planet.

Explore. You may well find some people and locations in here where you feel comfortable.

There certainly are a lot of Ozzies here. None of them are the same, though. They're all individual human beings, just like you and other members from around the world. But if you are looking for any Ozzie Aspies, you'll find some here.

So, explore and be yourself, Rob. Take your time. You are most welcome.

Welcome to WrongPlanet

Gidday mate! Pull up a pew and make yourself at home.

You are going to love it here. You will find kindness, acceptance and understanding.

Some of us have met recently at the Gold Coast: Quatermass, Sleepy Dragon and me. Her 2 sons and my husband were there too. It meant a lot to each of us.

Smelena and her 2 sons Aussie Boy and UbbyUbbyUbby are close to you, as well as Danielismyname. There are many too.

Don't forget to check out the ex-dino in the 'Getting to Know You" forum. It is for those over 40 or who are feeling creaky. You may feel overwhelmed at first but jump in.

So welcome!

Welcome Rob.

Thank you Godwit I really liked your post.

Hi, and welcome!

Thanks all for the lovely welcome. It means a lot to feel a part of something.

You are welcome!