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The 60s and 70s (for me) had no awareness of my problems. Only now am I discovering that I did what I could, but I wasn't equipped to deal with people well.

It's too late for me, but I'm glad kids today have more resources, although the problems are just as hard to navigate.

God bless you all.

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[-] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

It was similar for me. My brother was actually diagnosed with Asperger's, but my parents didn't want me to get diagnosed because they wanted me to live a 'normal' life

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