Liz Bailey

Finding joy in history, myth, literature, and copious amounts of time in nature. Mum to three spritely girls. Proudly neurodivergent.

[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

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[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

@mightbeautistic The latter. I was unconventional yet secure as a young child. I learned about convention as a teenager, and then came the hurt.

[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

@EverAutistic I empathise. My emotions seem to change on a daily basis and the unpredictability can be overwhelming. Knowing that others understand makes it a little easier to cope with. Here’s to a newfound and awesome identity 🙌🏼

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@EverAutistic Congratulations! I am only two months ahead of you on the post-diagnostic journey and learning about myself all the time. The support from the autistic community on Twitter is incredible.

[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

@autist333 Yep, I am!

[🌻 Rebecca Alexandru 🌻 @becaalexandru]

Parenting 🤪

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@MxOolong @autscape I didn’t know about @autscape; it looks fantastic! That’s my next goal: having the opportunity (and courage!) to meet other autistic people in person.

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At the beginning of this year, I had no idea that I was autistic. Last weekend I received my official diagnosis. It’s taken over four decades to find out but my overriding feeling is that it’s better late than never!
#ActuallyAutistic

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@TLildballe Thank you 😁 It is a life-changing moment. Congratulations too!

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@AnnMemmott Many thanks 😊

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@LUC_autism I’m sorry to hear this - it can be such a difficult process. I sought a private diagnosis as I know the NHS waiting list is very long. I wonder if @AutisticGirls_ can help?

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@JaxD50 She’s 10. Like me, I wouldn’t have had a clue but now we know about autism my (NT) husband and I see so many traits. I used to be impatient with her but now I know why she finds certain things difficult. We haven’t sought a diagnosis for her yet but I wouldn’t rule it out.

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@JaxD50 That’s lovely to hear. I suspect my eldest is also autistic and I feel so much better placed to help her now.

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@LeadingSpecial I just thought I was an inept human being. The funny thing is that I’d worked with autistic teens for many years and found we communicated really well - but still I had no clue!

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@Hayleymalayley The mix of emotions is intense and it can be gruelling but I do think having the official diagnosis is a positive step, and I really hope you find that too. Good luck!

[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

@RMBex1092 Thank you. I am so glad you found the answers you needed too 😃

[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

@Dave_of_Earth Thank you. The outpouring of support has been incredible and life-affirming.

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@CatherineGourl5 Thank you so much! I echo your feelings of relief and surprise. I hope your journey continues to be a positive one 😃

[Liz Bailey @Claroba79]

@Ben32074 @mightbeautistic Absolutely. It is validating to know for sure why. I was diagnosed with anxiety many years ago. I am anxious but that’s the understandable result of decades of masking!