"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
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"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is.
Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives
Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.
Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)
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"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is.
Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives
Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.
Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)
@PatternChaser yyyyyup. Need to frame this in my house, as a reminder for the youngs who are now growing with the knowledge they're different.
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"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is.
Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives
Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.
Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)
@PatternChaser Good article. Should be required reading for teachers.
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"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is.
Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives
Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.
Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)
@PatternChaser Good article. I feel seen. Even with a formal diagnosis, healthcare professionals (e.g. my psychiatrist, my therapist...) don't believe me. It's really hard to try to prove again and again I'm actually autistic.
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"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is.
Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives
Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.
Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)
Yes, the going to the doctor, reporting what your experience is and getting, "Well, that can't be it." Maddening.
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"Late‑diagnosed adults describe finally learning they are autistic as both relief and grief: relief at having a name and community that fit, and grief for all the years spent fighting the unnecessary battles."
Yes!!! But not so much "grief" as RESENTMENT, for how unnecessary it all was and is.
Epistemic Injustice: The Great Gaslighting of Autistic Lives
Epistemic injustice is the assumption that people, usually those with less power, are unable to correctly understand their own lives. It takes a tragic toll on autistic lives.
Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com)
@PatternChaser Pff.. this explains so much....
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