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Self-doubt is part of late-identification
I wish more people knew that

This is not a sign to be trusted
But an echo from the past
From a past voice
Whose only understanding was self-blame, shame and confusion

For years I mistrusted my own perception
As my communication and experiences were misinterpreted or misunderstood by others around me

You see doubt is not the opposite of knowing … it’s part of it

When my old voice whispers ‘maybe I’m wrong’
I pause and remember what I know

And what I know often lies beyond words

It lives in every glimmer
Of pure and indescribable joy
It lives in those small gem of encounters
That were so rare and pure you held on to them for years
It lives in every moment of overwhelm,
Where the world felt too much, too fast, too loud,
And in every struggle
That never made sense

You don’t need to prove what you have already lived
And you deserve to finally trust
What you have always truly known

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The clues were always there, just misunderstood
Late-discovery doesn’t change the past - it rewords it
This rebuilding isn’t reinvention; it’s realignment
Let go of who you were expected to be
And breathe where you are, where you finally fit

#unlearningautism #latediscovery #afterknowing #lateidentifiedautistic #lateidentification #latediscoveredautistic #audhd #audhdwoman

Because that’s what learning — and unlearning — is.
Not waiting for certainty (what’s that anyway?!,
but daring to stay curious.
To speak before we have perfect words.
To risk getting it wrong in service of getting it right(er).

My hope is that in time, these conversations will feel totally outdated —
proof that understanding, language, and acceptance have moved on.

Unlearning Autism — the podcast — is coming soon.
Follow along so you don’t miss the first episode 💛

Has fear of getting it wrong held you back from exposure to learning more?

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Looking at them makes me shiver!
I can’t function, can’t even think of anything when I’m cold except how can I get to not be cold?! As quickly as possible. My family know not to expect any chat out of me from the house to the car. My mind is so focused on getting warm fast!
Anyone else really struggle with feeling temperature extremely?

For decades research centred on boys - missing the quiet, complex, camouflaged ways Autistic women show up.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone!

#unlearningautism #autisticwomen #wildwomen #lateidentifiedautistic