Newly Diagnosed ASD Shame: I’m Not Really Autistic, Right?
2020-05-12
I am ashamed of my recent adult autism diagnosis. Either I am a fraud or autism is too inclusive. But I long for greater authenticity.
Recently Diagnosed as Autistic and Realizing My Own Prejudice
2020-05-05
The degree of my social awareness makes me feel “too good” to be autistic. I now recognize this as a prejudice against the neurodivergent, a prejudice that unconsciously imposes shame on myself, but which I am making an effort to change.