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Scenario

How to handle family denial of your adult autism diagnosis

My mom keeps saying I can't be autistic because I have friends and a job but getting my diagnosis at thirty-five finally explains why I've felt like an alien my whole life.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When those closest to us reject our newfound self-understanding, it forces a choice between family harmony and personal truth.

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

“Where Are You with Belonging for neurodivergent people?”

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.