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Dusty is posing with the book I just finished reading, A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Made Me Whole by Marian Schembari. The author was not diagnosed with autism until she was 34. It took a lot of testing and working with different therapists to get to the diagnosis. She knew she was not ” normal”. but never could explain it.
I could relate to her story because I have always had trouble in social situations and would be considered a highly sensitive person. I would love to get tested for this, but most insurance doesn’t cover it for adults and at this point in my life ( I’m 55), I have accepted who I am and my limitations. It is an interesting book, and I highly recommend it, especially for those of you, that like me, know something isn’t quite right.
Rosie will be here tomorrow with all the latest gossip from our house and I am sure she will have some complaints about the kids being around.
That sounds like a good book. I will have to check it out. Believe it or not, I just took a test online the other day and scored on the spectrum. I’m 55 and never have had an official diagnosis, but since my grandson has been diagnosed with autism, I have been paying a lot more attention to the signs. I’ve always found direct eye contact awkward and I’d usually rather be home than at a social event. But, for a long time, I just thought I was an introvert.
I get it because watching my great nieces interact with the world made me more aware of my issues. XO
Dearest Ellen,
No doubt a good book but we also must realize that this is only a discovery of the last decennia.
We ALL will have relatives that would fit the label as it is known nowadays!
And so what?!
Important is that we’re healthy in general and that we function.
No one is perfect and I don’t even want to pretend to be like that.
Grateful for the years behind me, for having been able to love, work and READ.
That is a great gift when one can read. As for me, reading and speaking seven languages made me super rich!!!
Inside rich… as that is the only thing that counts.
Big hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
Very wise words. Thank you. And I am impressed about the 7 languages. XO
Dusty, you are looking cute today! The book does sound interesting! XO
Thank you. 🙂 XO
I thought EVERYONE was a bit uncomfortable in social situations! Many just don’t SHOW it. And some handle it better than others. So WHAT? Worrying about it will only make you feel more insecure, you creative, loving, fun-filled-days-thinker-upper, humorful, intelligent, thoughtful, curious woman!!!! Leave your worries in the litter box…you certainly do not seem uncomfortable in writing situations!
Thank you for your kind words- you always know how to brighten my day. XO
Dusty likes reading, too, it seems…but seriously, I think we often think we need a label for the insecurities we feel….not that we shouldn’t acknowledge them, but each person is a unique creature, with a flaws perhaps, from who knows what/why …our younger son was tested for this too, and fell through the cracks. He was just a very active kid with different ways to learn things. He now has a master’s degree in civil engineering…but oh he was a difficult one!! We should accept who we are as the creation of our God, and try to work around our weaknesses.It seems you handle yours well, and excel in so many other ways, as evidenced by the love you show to your family and cats.
Hugs!!
Amen, Ingrid. I could not have written it better.
Thank you for these kind words. I am glad your son is doing so well. XO
It definitely sounds like a book I need to read. There has to be some reason why I just absolutely have no personal friends around. And why I really don’t want to go anywhere. When I do go out for the day I cannot wait to get home.
I am the same about wanting to get back home. XO
My stepson (age 52) is on the spectrum. When I first met him (he was in his early 20s) I told his dad that he was gay and had Aspergers. His dad said neither were true. Fifteen years later he came out of the closet. He is beyond testing at this point but he is still socially awkward with no filters. Labeling someone isn’t as important as understanding the differences. At first I thought he didn’t like me but as usual, most things aren’t about outsiders but about the person themself. I read the book Born on a Blue Day and it was helpful. My stepson is high functioning and very smart but he will always have social issues with people.
Thank you for sharing this story. XO
This sounds like a really interesting book.
It is. XO
We agree, Ingrid said it best.
Thank you. Yes, she did. XO
I guess, if we look hard enough we’d fall under one of the labels out there these days. If our health is generally good and mentally determined to not allow society to place us in one of those boxes then we’ll find a way to cope with whatever we were given. 🙂
Good point. XO
Ellen what a wonderful review a this very informative book.
Happy to say I rec’d your email about a new post and here I am.
Hugs to you a very special and unique friend who is purrfect
Cecilia
Thank you for these kind words. You are a wonderful friend too. XO
Sounds like a great read. It helps us understand this illness better. Beautiful read.
Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week, Ellen. Big hug to you and scritches to the kitties. ♥
It is. Thank you. 🙂 XO
Dusty ~ you are adorable and book sounds informative ~ thanks, hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you. 🙂 XO
I find the book interesting… very. And the comment section full of good words and people that are open to different. Quirky I have always said of me but I am definitely different as SSNS family always make me painfully aware. Maybe they are just not my people. I am over feeling guilty for not being who they think I should be. I have good friends here in Florida and they know and understand I am not always ready to jump on the social bus. I am socially challenged and at one time it was a big issue but as I have aged I just say no or choose not to do things that make me uncomfortable.
I love Cecilia’s last sentence to you.
Hugs to you, Ellen.
Thank you. I am similar in not wanting to be social and when I am, I need a long rest after. XO
Sounds like an interesting book! Thanks for telling us about it Ellen! I appreciate your comments about the books that you read. Life is beautiful because there are friends like you out there! And I concur with Cecilia! Dusty, you are one handsome mancat (at least that is what Jo Jo says!)
Keep being awesome! Marvelous Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo, Nutmeg and Mom Barb
Thank you. 🙂 One problem- Dusty is a girl. 🙂 XO
Dusty is a gorgeous cat and a good poser. The book sounds interesting and informative. I look forward to Rosie’s gossip tomorrow.
Thank you. 🙂 XO
Cute photo Dusty. I have a relative who is autistic, but they were diagnosed at a young age. This sounds like a very interesting book. Thank you.
Thank you. 🙂
That sounds like a wonderful read. Mom says everyone has their little things that may seem different to others, but that’s just who we are. And you seem quite wonderful to us
Nice posing, Dusty.
Woos – Misty and Timber
Thank you for these kind words. XO
You are very cute sweet Dusty and that sounds like an interesting book!
Dusty thanks you. 🙂
An interesting story for many, at some point in life though, perhaps “ignorance is bliss”.
Very true. XO
What a beautiful boy!
Thank you, except she is a girl. 🙂
Charlee: “This sounds like an interesting book! Our Dada was never much for going out into lots of different social situations—”
Chaplin: “That makes him a good cat.”
Charlee: “—but when forced to, he does all right.”
Chaplin: “Not a cat after all.”
Charlee: “His thing, according to our Mama, is being excessively literal sometimes.”
Chaplin: “Well he is a writer.”
Charlee: “Literal. Not literary.”
Chaplin: “Whatever. It’s time for a nap.”
You kitties are funny. 🙂