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

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  • Autism and Navigating Honesty in Conversations

    I don’t always say the right thing, especially in new situations that I have never experienced before. Sometimes, I say something without thinking, and I feel bad after saying it if it is not helpful. I don’t like to give details of conversations with others on my blog for their privacy, so I will describe Read more

  • Finding Value in Life: Lessons from Everyday Moments

    Every morning, I sit with my coffee and gaze out my window at the view. It is time to be alone and gather my thoughts for the day ahead. I always wonder why we rush around the way we do. There seems to be no time to think. Life is just a race to see Read more

  • Embracing Self-Love: A Journey to Personal Growth

    Learning to love myself has been a long journey. It is not about thinking I am perfect, but learning to live happily with the person I live with every day, which is myself. If I feel good about myself, I am more likely to set healthy boundaries. My worth does not depend on praise from Read more

  • The Benefits of a Substance-free Lifestyle

    What is a substance-free lifestyle? A substance-free lifestyle is a lifestyle choice where a person lives their life without the use of substances that alter their mind in negative ways that are likely to harm them. Examples of substances are alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs, as well as prescription drugs (used in a way that Read more

  • 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