How I Became Autistic
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Last published Sun, Jul 2, 2023
As you may have read in the title this is the story of how I became autistic. For all people wondering: 'Isn't autism something you are born with?' I have to answer: yes it is. I have always had autism and I was born with it. But my story is about accepting that I am autistic, therefore the title is 'How I became autistic: A journey of self acceptance'.
For me at first I didn't like to be called autistic or autist because I always believed autism was something I had and not something I was, it was a burden I had to carry with me. I was raised to believe that autism is a defect and something to be ashamed of.
In this book I will share the struggles that come with accepting being autistic and other mental health issues that come with it. This is not a feel good story, but the brute reality of the darkest period in my life.
TriggerWarning: depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorder
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