Hi all, I am just dropping in to say hello. I'm a female age 75 and just recently realized I have autism and probably have had Asperger's my entire life. I don't know what to do with that information! It is huge and it wonderfully explains my life to me. I am so happy to know this but it is also very shocking to me.

Now everything makes sense. I have an appt. with a counselor who is said to be very good. She does not take insurance and is expensive. I was referred to her by the local Autism Speaks. I liked her on the phone, so eight more days and I'll see her.

Meanwhile, I feel flummoxed. In a way, I don't know where or what I am. I have met a man I like and I don't think I can tell him anything about this, at least not now. I tried to talk to my sisters and they won't talk to me, horrible experience, just awful. Anger, hate, phony crap religious stuff all directed at me. I do not accept any of it. Wish I knew how to bounce all that crap back at the ones who targeted me! Thanks for listening.

If there are any older gals out there who have autism, please private message me. I'd love to talk to you! Love to all of you.