My Autism Life After Diagnosis

My Journal

ABOUT

My name is Louise. I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties.

This blog is my journey from late diagnosis, how I navigate the ups and downs of life, and the strategies I use to cope.

I also write about my lifestyle, my life experiences, and raising awareness about neurodiversity.

Autism is a spectrum, and it can look different in each person. This is one way autism can present.

This blog is for reference and education only, and not professional advice. Please consult a specialist for diagnosis or support.

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My Journal

Lifestyle

  • Why I Love to Write

    Writing is a way to my thoughts, to share my ideas, to get to know me, and I can do this from a distance. You can choose whether you want to communicate, engage, share your ideas, or if you feel creative. I write at times I want to be inspired, when I want to grow, Read more

  • Goals and Determination

    The emotion I feel most often has to be determination. No matter how tired I am, I continue to push myself. It makes me smile when I achieve something new every day, and I pick myself up when life knocks me down. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay – colour adjustments and text overlay by Louise. Read more

  • My Strategy to Happiness

    I have often been told that the simple things in life make us happy. I think there is truth in that statement. Happiness for me is contentment, keeping life simple and focussing on my goals. What It Means for Me to Be Content Not wanting more and being happy with what I have is what Read more

  • A Clear Conscience

    This is the most important thing I carry with me all the time: a clear conscience. I am glad that I have not intentionally hurt someone, and I am free of responsibility as I can apologise. I have a good sense of right and wrong. I recognise any mistakes I make and rectify them. Image Read more

  • My Home

    What I Love the Most Image by Greg Montani from Pixabay Image by Jimmy Fisher from Pixabay Read more

  • My Solution to Gut Problems

    Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay This is a short blog post, but maybe helpful for some of you. I have had gut problems all my life, and I often got an upset stomach eating foods I wasn’t familiar with. I will spare you the details, but I think it is what has caused anxiety about Read more

  • 30 Things That Make Me Happy

    Image by Louise. A deer that visits regularly. Read more

  • Letting Go of Conflict

    I have had my share of conflict over the years. The issue is, conflict with others isn’t productive, especially if it lasts over a long period. It is fine to have disagreements and misunderstandings. Conflict is normal in relationships, but when people drag it out without finding a solution, there is no point in it. Read more

  • Cat Love

    When I decided I wanted a pet, I knew having one would be a great addition to the family for me and my daughter. I got my cat, Vinny, in January 2025. Before I went to collect him, I learned everything about cats and bought what I needed, so the house was ready when he Read more

  • Things for a Sustainable Lifestyle

    I love to do something to protect the environment. We have to live on this planet, and if we do not protect our home, we have to live with the decisions we make. We have nowhere else to go. The most obvious one is recycling. I recycle as much as I can. I even use Read more