Does anyone have any experiences, frustrations or advice that they would like to share about maintaining long term relationships or starting over as someone with autism?

I‘m a millennial woman, and keeping people in my life has been a lifelong struggle. Today my spouse wants a divorce after 16 years of marriage. The reason stated is because of autism. I’m introverted, like to plan things, tend to lose focus and it’s like people just eventually get bored of you.

I have no family support, grew up in the foster system. I would lose my health insurance, home and everything in a divorce. Friends are through my spouse.

Feel free to PM me too if you are interested in talking. Could use a friend or maybe advice trying to start my life over somewhere else that I can get healthcare. I also happen to be learning German but open to talking with anyone.

  • 🍉 Albert 🍉@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    God, I just went though that.

    Married since 2009, divorced last year, in part because I got an autism diagnosis a couple years ago.

    very long story show, she pushed her abuse and control up to 11, and now, I’m objectively in the worst spot in my life. but also the happiest.

    Feel free to DM me if you’re interested in knowing more.