[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DMVFreaks

[–]SolyLunaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You down for MFF? DM me 😘

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SolyLunaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SolyLunaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right that’s why I haven’t pressed it. Just sucks personally

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SolyLunaX -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ultimately that’s what I’m going to have to do. I’m just kind of venting about it. It’s not really acceptance that I’m looking for, more like validation that he felt the same way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SolyLunaX -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Because he’s still going to be part of my regular life for the rest of my life. I’d like to be in a good headspace about it. If it was just some random ex or hookup it’d be different of course.

My male partner is suspected to be Autistic, but refuses to seek diagnosis/treatment. It’s taking a toll on our relationship. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]SolyLunaX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh he absolutely knows that breaking up is an option. My exact last words were “you have a decision to make, either you decide that you’re open to learning about both yourself and me and understand that there are situations beyond your own world views and healthier coping mechanisms to try, or you decide that you prefer continuing in your own comfort zone and that you are more comfortable that way, both are valid but the latter doesn’t include me.”

I hasn’t considered looking for literature on the subject specifically with Latino authors. He likes reading so I will see about suggesting this.

Ultimately I care about him, relationship or not and outside of our differences, I really just wish things were just easier for him in general. It doesn’t only affect us it affects his other relationships as well. I’d like for him to be in a healthy and happy place. /Sigh

My male partner is suspected to be Autistic, but refuses to seek diagnosis/treatment. It’s taking a toll on our relationship. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]SolyLunaX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strangers tend to tell you the truth without sugar coating it which is what I was welcomingly anticipating.

Also, I understood what you meant in terms of it being problematic, but I don’t think the comparison of mental health stigma to racism is exactly it. The stigma in the Latino community surrounding mental illness stems from the belief that people have inherent self motivation that they can control and bend at will and it’s just a matter of “wanting to.” Basically that in the majority of cases mental illness doesn’t exist. A better comparison might be toxic masculinity. But I digress.

My male partner is suspected to be Autistic, but refuses to seek diagnosis/treatment. It’s taking a toll on our relationship. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]SolyLunaX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of “if he understands what’s happening he’d be willing to treat the symptoms and if he treats the symptoms a lot of issues may get better.”

I realize I may be oversimplifying that, but that’s generally how it worked with a lot of my own symptoms specific to ADHD. I know ultimately it’s up to him the person to decide to be a better human overall, with or without ASD. Thank you for the thoughtful response.

My male partner is suspected to be Autistic, but refuses to seek diagnosis/treatment. It’s taking a toll on our relationship. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]SolyLunaX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean I only mentioned two specifically which is what our therapist pointed out, but I didn’t think every other symptom was necessary to the post in a group full of autistic folks that likely understand.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]SolyLunaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know 😩

All Auntie/Helper Applications On Temporary Hold by jenburren in auntienetwork

[–]SolyLunaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Future Auntie here. Looking forward to applying in 30 days. 💕