Sarah, welcome.
I'm so disheartened when I hear tales like yours. Then I come here to Susan's and recover a bit. I believe in the inherrent goodness in peiople. Hopefully, in time, you and your wife will help restore balance to your family dynamic.
When you need them most, seemingly people let you down. You are in a pickle for certain and have been in the vat for some time. I DO think that your presence here opens you up to some mental protection at the least.
The spectrum of autism varies and behaviors manifest accordingly. I might not say that the autism delayed your opportunity to have your self identification recognized; perhaps our American culture of tolerance / non-tolerance exerts a pressure on most TG folks. I have Autistic members of my family and must admit to fear in the physical environment and ignorance as to the real identity and capabilites of the individual. In our case, the person can be physically intimidating and brutal in behavior. Surely you are on a different scale? ust your presence would support the premise that you are intelligent and thoughtful and most certainly deserving of our support.
It is a pleasure to meet you.
Richelle
