Stb,

Yes, I do not think that she or anyone with Autism needs to be fixed or even think that they are not normal. I just wondered if anyone in her family has ever discussed it with her. While I was reading up on the subject, I found that people with Asperger's sometimes think they are different than everyone. Knowing why we think or act a certain way is empowerment. When we broke up, she seemed confused as to why. I really did not know what to say to her.

Take me for instance. I have found that some people think depression is self-pity. I have even been told that to my face. It really ticks me off when I hear that because it so incredibly far from the truth. But I have found the more I learn about depression, and ways to cope with it, helps me immensely.