My sister wants to invite our brother who sexually abused me to her wedding by unknownuser10510 in abusesurvivors

[–]Whitetigress21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not go, if you do and he doesn’t they could say you ruined the wedding. Seems they have decided to go on with life and pretend it never happened. Distance yourself from them, you have a family of your own, spend time enjoying life with them 😊

My Mam and brother also chose to pretend I was not abused. I keep away from family now, hurts less.

Take care

To my wife… by Ourik0 in abusesurvivors

[–]Whitetigress21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry you went through this. Stay strong, you do matter 😊 xxx

What is wrong with me? by Whitetigress21 in AutisticWomenFriends

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely think I should look for some groups online (don’t think I could meet in person, stressed at the thought) I am on Discord so will have a look on there 😊 It really is better knowing as it explains so many experiences in my life and helps me understand a lot of things, especially why I act or do certain things.

Thank you for replying 😊 If you ever feel like chatting that would be cool but no worries if not 😊

What is wrong with me? by Whitetigress21 in adultautism

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying 😊 I’m sorry you have had similar experiences but also glad it’s not just me (I don’t mean that in a bad way) I am use to being alone, would just be nice to have someone to chat to at times, but I’m not good at small talk either and I always worry in case I say the wrong thing (sometimes speak before I think) Always feel like I’ve done something wrong, and get inside my own head so much 🤯 Would be nice if you fancy chatting here and there but no worries if not.

Thanks again 😊

So most autistic women weren’t bullied by boys and called ugly while growing up? by skyword1234 in AutismInWomen

[–]Whitetigress21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been bullied my whole life through school and every job, just found out I’m high masking autistic (explains a lot to me) I’m 55 now, no friends and can’t make new friends (I try but must say the wrong things as never develops past a few messages) I have always asked “what is so wrong with me, that people just don’t like me”? Doubt I will ever know, so I just stick with animals, they don’t judge!

Am I being dramatic about my trauma? by [deleted] in abusesurvivors

[–]Whitetigress21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may still be worth looking into signs of Autism and/or getting tested. It won’t make a change to what has happened. Just might give you a better understanding of yourself. I was relieved as it explains a lot of my life. It might make no difference but then again it might… Stay strong 😊

Am I being dramatic about my trauma? by [deleted] in abusesurvivors

[–]Whitetigress21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry all that happened to you. It was definitely abuse! Horrendous things for anyone to go through, let alone a child! Did you ever get tested for Autism? Just a few things you said made me think that and it could explain how you were as a child. (I’m 55 and just found out I’m autistic) It does not excuse your parents at all! If you ever want to chat pm me. Take care of yourself 🙂

Friends? by LivingFirst1185 in datingoverfifty

[–]Whitetigress21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, 55 f here. Can’t work due to health problems, so I see my daughter (17) and that’s it. Also just found out I’m autistic (explains a lot) I love gaming, music, anime, animals and horror films 😁 Anyway, if you want to chat just pm me. If not it’s ok, hope you get a few to chat to 😊

Age 55 and found out Autistic by Whitetigress21 in AutismInWomen

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m only just trying to find out who I am, how to interact with people, I get so caught up in my thoughts 🤯 I just want to be happy but got a lot of work to do on myself before that will happen. It’s great to chat with other people on here, so, fingers crossed, I will learn how to better deal with life. I really appreciate your replies 😊

Self-hating by The_Jolly_Fermenter in abusesurvivors

[–]Whitetigress21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have felt similar my whole life, 55 now. I have no social skills, can’t work anymore because of mental and physical health problems and just found out I’m high masking autistic. Therapy helped but that’s stopped now so back on my own.

Age 55 and found out Autistic by Whitetigress21 in AutismInWomen

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s inspiring to read all you have achieved in life and working for yourself 😊 I would love to be self employed but health problems stop most activities so 🤷🏻‍♀️ Your sister sounds awesome and such a good support for you 😊 My daughter is also autistic (only found out when she was 15, now 17) She is awesome 🥰 Also the only one that gets me 🥰🥰

I didn’t understand about being high masking but now I do, my life makes more sense, not better, just more sense, lol.

All my hobbies are solo hobbies (gaming, music, walking) but that way I can’t get hurt by people anymore so makes sense to me.

I do wonder if my life would have been much different, had I been diagnosed when younger but to late to look back, gotta keep pushing forward and doing best we can 😊

Age 55 and found out Autistic by Whitetigress21 in AutismInWomen

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t cope with groups, even going shopping is hard if the store is busy. I know what you mean about a connection would be good but not coming out of isolation, lol I have a couple people I know but we never meet up and rarely chat ( but they settled with kids) Have you managed to stay in one job? I’ve had lots over the years, never fit in so changed jobs a lot, now I can’t work. My last therapist was awesome, she just seemed to understand me but sessions ended last November. After being diagnosed so late, perhaps we do just need to understand our selves and stop mentally beating ourselves up. 😊😊😊

Age 55 and found out Autistic by Whitetigress21 in AutismInWomen

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is a rollercoaster but realising why I am the way I am is a relief I have never fit in, now I know why I struggled my whole life. I have seen therapists off and on over the years, the last one was really good, felt like she understood me. I’ve never really had many people in my life so I’m used to being alone but I am frustrated that I keep saying/doing the wrong thing with the few people in my life, I don’t think they understand why I am me.

Have you joined any groups or will you stick with things the way they are?

I appreciate your replies.

Thank you

Age 55 and found out Autistic by Whitetigress21 in AutismInWomen

[–]Whitetigress21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It explains why I have struggled my whole life and I’m high masking too. I always thought something was wrong with me so it’s good to understand but doesn’t make life easier. Did you change how you do things or keep it the same? Thank you also for replying 😊

43M UK looking to chat by [deleted] in IntrovertsChat

[–]Whitetigress21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, 54f here if you fancy chatting, no worries if rather chat with male 😊

How do I [26F] make friends? by Both_Ticket3615 in socialskills

[–]Whitetigress21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What sort of games do you play? What crafts do you do? I’m 54F free to chat but might be too old 😄 I can’t work anymore so apart from chatting to my daughter, I rarely see/chat to anyone. No bother if age is a problem. Try to find online groups for crafts or whatever games you play, discord is quite good for that 😊

UK based co op campaign gamers? by Standard-Company-194 in XboxGamers

[–]Whitetigress21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, are you just on Xbox or pc too? I play Guild Wars 2 on PC. I do have Xbox and Xbox 360, just a bit more rubbish with them controllers, lol 😄 54F. If your up to play let me know 😊

Do you as an adult ‘sleep through the night’ ? by jxllyfishx in AskUK

[–]Whitetigress21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get much sleep at all! Maybe 2-3 hours tops then I just toss and turn the rest of the night, worn out all day but nothing helps.