LJ Idol - Week 0 - Introduction

[irradescent]

Who am I? I used to think I was shy, but after high school I came out of my shell and my friends these days tell me that I’m the most outgoing of the bunch. Being able to “pass” for neurotypical allowed me to slip through the cracks, and at age 35, four years ago, I was diagnosed as autistic. I’m not sure how I feel about this diagnosis. It

Comments

[m_malcontent]

Good to have you with us.

[morettaallstar]

Well done on the degree and the horizontal job change!
Looking forward to seeing what you create.

[runaz]

I'm so feeling that way with my cats right now. I love them but we just don't have anything near that connection that Margo and I had :(

[minikin]

Welcome

[ellison]

I love that you take in foster dogs. Great Pyrenees are so big!! That's awesome you could do that. I've had a few friends diagnosed with autism later in life, and it can be a weird experience, from what I've seen. That's cool that it can retroactively explain some things, but just must be an odd feeling too. It's great to read your intro, and look forward to the upcoming season's entries!