My older sister and I both exhibit some symptoms of autism. While not as marked as yours, my life echoes yours in many ways.

It’s hard when you don’t fit. My response has been to try to emphasize my “normal” humanity and give less play to the autistic side. That’s made me a happier person, but there are still difficulties and angst.

We are what we are. We can perhaps shift things slightly as I have done, but it will always be a struggle.