It wasn’t until I reached my late twenties that my therapist immediately discovered that I was autistic or had some form of neurodivergent condition. Consequently, I was late diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD at the age of 27. Although I did initially grieve my diagnosis, I was relieved to finally have the answers as to why I felt like an alien and why I had struggled for the majority of my life to fit in with others.
Disclaimer: I’m not a professional, and of course, reading an article isn’t a diagnosis of Autism. I am sharing my experiences to inform others like you who may be undiagnosed and autistic.