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I used to feel like the author of my life (and deep down I still believe I am), but since being late diagnosed with Autism & ADHD I am struggling with feeling like a character. I've lost a lot of the hope I used to have that I can write my story in the way I'd like it to go.

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Sandy's avatar

I would just like to say that your blogs are amazing. And this one did not disappoint. Such useful and well written content.

I probably played the character or heroic roles at some points in my life. But as I learned more about CBT, mindfulness, self care, and other coping mechanisms I have begun to see myself as more of an author of my life’s story.

I sometimes even find myself narrating my life as if I were explaining my thought processes to someone else.

Of course, there are some parts of my life where I am a character sometimes. But I am aware that having a pity party with myself is not the best act or the most useful. In some areas of my life I’m a superhero, overstretching myself and my resources to get vengeance for those who have wronged me.

But mostly I’m an author and my life is a work in progress.

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