As a child, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a high functioning level of autism that affects the ability to communicate.
Growing up, I didn’t have the ability to express myself, I was very shy and would get nervous in social situations.My situation with Asperger’s made me feel trapped.
People didn’t understand how I felt. They would dismiss me for being crazy and would openly call me derogatory names, calling me psycho and demeaning me.
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