Periagoge
Scenario

When late diagnosis brings relief and grief simultaneously

I finally understand why I have always felt like an alien and got my diagnosis at thirty-seven but now I am grieving the person I thought I was supposed to be.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Understanding the truth of one's nature requires mourning the false self that was constructed for survival.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Autism spectrum — lived experience?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.