Late Diagnosis at 44 - Survivor, Writer, & School Assistant

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Hi everyone. I’m a 46-year-old woman from Argentina, and I was diagnosed with Autism/ADHD only two years ago. Looking back, it explains so much of my life in a dysfunctional family where I spent years caring for my parents and raising my nephews, only to have to leave everything behind due to violence.
​For the last six years, I’ve been trying to survive in a world I often don't understand. I work as a school assistant, but my body is tired. I’ve had spinal surgery and my hands are currently infiltrated, which makes my greatest passion—writing—physically painful and difficult.
​It’s getting harder to take care of myself alone. I often feel isolated because my interests don't align with most people's, and unfortunately, many have taken advantage of my nature in the past. I’m here because I need a space where being 'different' isn't a weakness, and where words still matter. I’m a writer at heart, even when my hands hurt."

Welcome!

I had a serious illness many years ago but have fully recovered.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome to WP! I hope you like it here.

welcome, diagnosed at age 68 six years ago. You are among others who understand

Welcome to WP! I am sorry to hear of the physical issues you are experiencing! Thats so neat you are a writer and school assistant. I can only imagine how difficult the pain makes those jobs. We are so glad to have you here!
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