Thanks for teaching us all you do… it breaks my heart the trust has been abused. You don’t deserve that then nor now—
If it helps:
I’m not autistic, and it’s still taking me time to realize while I always give people benefit of the doubt I’ve had to learn to, to slow down and get to know others.

I can see how by pointing out some commonalities among autistic people is it doesn’t remind you many of those traits are sprinkled on us: those of us not diagnosed.

I’m glad for your strong will and how you’re making healthy choices.

Keep writing!
Keep chatting!