The author reflects on her unique experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic woman, focusing on the severe impact of betrayal on her emotional and psychological well-being. She emphasizes that betrayal—whether real or perceived—poses a significant challenge for her, as it results in a breakdown of trust and triggers trauma responses. Her ability to recover from these experiences is severely hindered, leading to lasting effects on her relationships. She articulates that this struggle is uniquely intense for autistic women, underscoring the complex interplay between autism and emotional resilience.
The pain of betrayal is one of the ways that I think autism makes my life much harder.
My brain finds it incredibly difficult, almost impossible, for me to recover or move on.
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