Hi Eden,

You sound like I have felt a lot of my life: unseen and misunderstood. I hope you can keep working on believing that you have something worthwhile to say (like your comment, which was very honest and expressive) and also validating yourself even if other people can’t seem to validate you.

I can see why you would relate as we have similar profiles. For me getting a diagnosis has helped, but it’s not the path for everyone. You can also self-identify as there is an issue with the diagnostic tools being themselves gendered and so more fitting to autistic males.

Whatever you decide, it sounds like you might benefit from some of the tools and techniques autistic people use. My weighted blanket helps me with sensory overload and overstimulation, both of which happen A LOT.

You deserved that break. And it wasn’t a holiday. Keep pushing to find the people who validate you and respect you because you deserve them.

Thanks for reading and sharing.

Chelsey xx