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As an Asperger sufferer and son of an Asperger sufferer and brother of an Asperger sufferer and uncle to a group of Asperger sufferers I know firsthand what its like. I hated my father who was mean to me and constantly harassed and berated me. I developed IBS which basically ruined my life. I finally recovered from it at age 34 after I had much less to do with my father. From age 13 to 34 my life revolved around the nearest bathroom and my diet was bland, it was impossible to have any relationship. I dreaded going anywhere for fear of an attack of diarrhea and no bathroom nearby. I greatly resented my brother who inherited Aspergers from my dad, not knowing he had the illness. It was the 1950's and little or nothing was known about it. When my nephew was diagnosed 12 years ago I began to see what has transpired over the past 50 years and finally understand. My father is long gone and my brother is the way he has been all his life. Now that I understand I no longer resent him. I suffer much less than he does and its barely noticeable and years ago I have begun to understand my behavior. Now I manage well with the help of my wife who understands and points out (nicely) when my behavior is abnormal.
As an Asperger sufferer and son of an Asperger sufferer and brother of an Asperger sufferer and uncle to a group of Asperger sufferers I know firsthand what its like. I hated my father who was mean to me and constantly harassed and berated me. I developed IBS which basically ruined my life. I finally recovered from it at age 34 after I had much less to do with my father. From age 13 to 34 my life revolved around the nearest bathroom and my diet was bland, it was impossible to have any relationship. I dreaded going anywhere for fear of an attack of diarrhea and no bathroom nearby. I greatly resented my brother who inherited Aspergers from my dad, not knowing he had the illness. It was the 1950's and little or nothing was known about it. When my nephew was diagnosed 12 years ago I began to see what has transpired over the past 50 years and finally understand. My father is long gone and my brother is the way he has been all his life. Now that I understand I no longer resent him. I suffer much less than he does and its barely noticeable and years ago I have begun to understand my behavior. Now I manage well with the help of my wife who understands and points out (nicely) when my behavior is abnormal.
I've been told I've probably got it AND looked it up too. I've got a LOT of the Asperger problems. Trust me, it sucks. especially "knowing" my brain keeps misfiring.
All I can say is stay away from drugs and booze but stick close to decent people and, you've got a chance to be happy.
As an Asperger sufferer and son of an Asperger sufferer and brother of an Asperger sufferer and uncle to a group of Asperger sufferers I know firsthand what its like. I hated my father who was mean to me and constantly harassed and berated me. I developed IBS which basically ruined my life. I finally recovered from it at age 34 after I had much less to do with my father. From age 13 to 34 my life revolved around the nearest bathroom and my diet was bland, it was impossible to have any relationship. I dreaded going anywhere for fear of an attack of diarrhea and no bathroom nearby. I greatly resented my brother who inherited Aspergers from my dad, not knowing he had the illness. It was the 1950's and little or nothing was known about it. When my nephew was diagnosed 12 years ago I began to see what has transpired over the past 50 years and finally understand. My father is long gone and my brother is the way he has been all his life. Now that I understand I no longer resent him. I suffer much less than he does and its barely noticeable and years ago I have begun to understand my behavior. Now I manage well with the help of my wife who understands and points out (nicely) when my behavior is abnormal.
How did you meet your wife? How much dating had you done before meeting her? At what age did you first start dating?
I LIKE my abnormal Autistic behavior. In my book, kindness, non-pretentiousness, loyalty, honesty, being a giving person, integrity, and yes, even "happy flappy" dancing, while wearing non styled hair and mismatched shoes, are all good things.
How did you meet your wife? How much dating had you done before meeting her? At what age did you first start dating?
We met on eHarmony. I was married before to someone with OCD which didn't work out. I did a fair amount of dating before I met her. I started dating at 25.
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