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Marcia Edgar's avatar

Brilliant and sensitively written . So proud of your courage, Natalie.

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SL's avatar

You have a lovely writing style; I haven't even finished reading the post. I hope you get the book deal.

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Natalie Stechyson's avatar

Thank you so much! And same, lol.

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Julie M Green's avatar

So nice! I hope she does too :)

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Nadine Araksi (she/her)'s avatar

Wow! So much of this resonated. What she said about not knowing what is masking and what she actually likes is the thing that struck me most. Lately, as more women are getting diagnosed, I’m wondering if I’m AuDHD. I’m also now wondering if I actually like restaurants. 🤣

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Julie M Green's avatar

Maybe ;) I also love food, loathe restaurants.

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Misty Pratt's avatar

Love this! Thanks for sharing, Natalie!

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Family Business's avatar

Thank you for sharing your experience, one that is as hard to describe as being left-handed or freckled. Like, what is it like NOT to be autistic? Lol. Keep writing. Keep

being you.

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