I didn't realize I had it until I was 75 years old, a year ago. I also realized it is in my entire family. I am now being treated for cancer and a couple of my siblings do not know how to respond to this. I've had negativity from them and so I have stopped emailing them, no phones either. I guess they would be more appropriate about it if they just knew how to respond. It is crazy-making but all I can concentrate on now is getting well, going to treatments and hoping that I am healing. All my support is from strangers, wonderful strangers from here and from the cancer center where I go and from volunteer drivers of the American Cancer Society.
It does feel weird having very minimal support from my family of origin. My brother is good about this and also a couple of cousins. Best is my daughter and grandson. Sure never thought I'd be in this particular position. I am so glad and grateful to realize that I have high functioning Asperger's, though. It answers all the questions I've ever had in my life. There were a lot. I feel much better now and that I am fortunate enough to be able to understand it all. I so appreciate all of the comments made here.