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Recent content by Maitri

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    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    I wasn't diagnosed until the age of 39. I sought it out because I'd had yet another problem at yet another employer. It was a huge boon for me because at the next employer I was able to say, I have Asperger's, just understand that, I might have problems with X and Y. I've had some snags but...
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    What are your feelings about Valentine's Day?

    Aspie married female, 40 years old. It's just another day, and my husband (who has Aspie traits but has never been diagnosed) feels the same. He usually feels pressured by society to get me chocolates that day, which I feel obligated to eat, but I'm usually on a diet so it annoys me to have to...
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    'Coming out' to others - Their Responses

    I'm curious to know - those of you who have disclosed, how did you want people to react? What would have been their ideal reaction for you? "My sister: "Don't worry, I don't think you have Asperger's. You're nothing like the son of my friend who has it"" That's almost word-for-word what my...
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