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Support for ASD Spouse

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LoveYorkshire · 31/05/2021 21:54

Hi

I'm posting on here after a long time but I hope someone can help.

AIBU to be annoyed that there is hardly any support for family of adults with Aspergers Syndrome.

My DH has it - and it honestly has been the most lonely and depressing experience for me. I just want to curl up in a corner and cry - feeling stuck and lonely.

My family and friends are not supportive because they don't understand what it is nor are they willing to find out! As he is high-functioning - this makes it worse (for me) because then the autism is all hidden. UNLESS you live with the person.

I feel like no-one understands my experience - how difficult it can be.

I'm not saying DH is a bad person because of the syndrome - but the symptoms of it effect me emotionally and mentally. This is why I am in desperate need for support.

All I want is a group of people who I can talk too who have a spouse who has Aspergers Syndrome. People I can relate too in real-life, where my experience will be heard and understood.

Am I going crazy or is there really very little support for people in my situation?

Tia

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itwa · 31/05/2021 21:57

Married to someone with Aspergers: support thread 5 www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/4112286-Married-to-someone-with-Aspergers-support-thread-5

This might be the group you are looking for

BambooWhoosh · 31/05/2021 22:00
Flowers There's a long running support thread here www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/4112286-Married-to-someone-with-Aspergers-support-thread-5?msgid=102819889
BambooWhoosh · 31/05/2021 22:01

@itwa oops - cross posted!

LoveYorkshire · 31/05/2021 22:08

Thank you! I will check the thread out now.

Lots of love to you Flowers

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