tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166638614414577381.post2733025861648744012..comments2023-07-18T09:44:00.636-07:00Comments on Lizzie's Loose Ends: On friendship and autismLizzieK8http://www.blogger.com/profile/17418678210403829598noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166638614414577381.post-34999354976781403702009-08-25T11:32:02.876-07:002009-08-25T11:32:02.876-07:00Lizzie, I just started reading your blog, mostly b...Lizzie, I just started reading your blog, mostly because my 12yo DD has an ASD/Asperger's type diagnosis, and I wanted to see an adult Aspie's point of view on knitting, and life as an adult. I feel as Darcie does.<br />Life is not very easy when you are "different" and sharing how you feel, even on a blog, must be a real challenge. I respect your ability to write about your struggle and your feelings. As a recently diagnosed Bipolar Depressive, I'm learning about my "cognitive distortions" and I know that it feels like it never will get better, but it does. Really. You have lots of cyber support and I look forward to reading more about your feelings, your knitting and yourself. Hugs, prayers and peace to you and feel free to backchat at macylewars at roadrunner dot com.Macy from Buffalo, NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452461347521040872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166638614414577381.post-62669422176386456802009-08-16T07:27:25.843-07:002009-08-16T07:27:25.843-07:00I've read your blog a long time, but not comme...I've read your blog a long time, but not commented much, if any. But I am here, and listening, and respect you, especially for sharing how you feel. I also read your friend's blog, and felt a lot of sympathy for her.<br /><br />I have no diagnosis, other than being "weird" and "different," but I've found that there are enough people in the world who CAN accept others as they are, that we can all find some community. Knitting groups are wonderful for this, and I am glad we have them. <br /><br />Some folks just are able to enjoy their friends' differences, even celebrate them. I've been enriched by my sons' friends with Aspergers, as well as my own. And I don't know what I'd do without my close friend with a strong case of OCD, or the one with the mood disorder. You learn their issues and love them for all the things their issues help them learn, and you enjoy all their other facets! Everyone had so much they can give to others--and is lovable and likable.<br /><br />You are a lot more than a diagnosis, and I have learned a lot from you, and enjoyed reading about your life! Keep it up!Suna Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946484740596693009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166638614414577381.post-4035038640883399752009-08-15T17:34:55.751-07:002009-08-15T17:34:55.751-07:00Lizzie, I am so sorry that you carry this burden. ...Lizzie, I am so sorry that you carry this burden. Thank you for enlightening us. A cyber hug to you!!!Joansiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037010103316076336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166638614414577381.post-21658144608998162022009-08-15T14:05:09.336-07:002009-08-15T14:05:09.336-07:00As we are in the middle of chasing an official dia...As we are in the middle of chasing an official diagnosis of Aspergers for my son I can certainly understand where you are coming from. Life is not very easy when you are "different." So often as I watch my loving, affectionate, smart and compassionate son my heart bleeds for him.Darciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398926447383225561noreply@blogger.com