Thank you for sharing.

I have something similar so I just end up keeping things to myself.

Almost punched the last person who said it will be okay

If that's all you can say, don't say anything.

Success comes in many forms.

Learning how to use silence as a super power to protect your well-being in a positive way is important.

You have abilities not yet identified.

The fear you mention is common when unexpected consequences present unidentified choices without any connection to previous experience.

Being able to remain calm and keeping your hands and thoughts private until you are able to speak calmly about facts is an important method for finding positive resolution to difficult challenges and situations.

The more you work to identify the abilities you have (and, yes, you have abilities) and work to use those to help you manage new experiences more comfortably, the better you will balance everything in a positive way.

Good for you to reach out and in a safe place.

good for you for writing about autism and writing here
about your vulnerability. Getting over feeling vulnerable can
be challenging.

But you're strong enough to come here and talk about it...that's a victory wouldn't you say?

I have a hard time feeling secure about showing my art work.
Some people say it's good. I think it's kind of good - but it's extremely vulnerable to put it out there.

You are doing a great job and are very strong for what you have done already!

Don't sell yourself short if you don't get all the reactions you desire straight away. Of course writing about autism is more
meaingful to you. Your mom may just have not been able to
react the way you wanted her to react. And learning to be your own cheering squad and advocate will really help you
in life ( as you develop your sea legs for writing about your condition.)

Also being cautious is a good thing on the internet. This place here is safe..The internet outside of this site can be really danger filled. It's a danger all celebrities face when putting themselves out there - so you're in very good company!

Peace and best

So much of that is true

Poker face

I have had many supportive people in my life when it comes to my OCD. You are human. You need to tell your story sometimes. Maybe your Mom didn't know what to say. I remember when one of my best friends told me that her newborn had Down Syndrome. I remember that I said I had just read an article on it. Let me tell you, he was the cutest little baby. He is 31 now. He has many friends. He's very smart. Years ago, I taught him how to download music and burn cds. We wouldn't want him any other way. Stay cool and keep posting.

How cool green eyes

It’s normal to feel uneasy at first for anyone to open up because you will accept reactions from the readers but it is to help you evolve and rise above constructive criticism. In the end one is to determine the end result of how to go about afterwards. Never be discouraged from own courageous being!! Love & light…

Sometimes our parents are limited in their capacity to be our go to person in all matters. We have to think about what this person's ability to understand and give empathy are. Not every human being is all knowing or all understanding. But also, maybe your mom gave you the best advice she could. There are truths to making sure you are safe online and not allowing predators or stalkers into your life. Continue with your blog and you will learn many new skills. Our family members are often not the best editors or cheer leaders. Sometimes they say things in a clumsy way which we take as criticism. I don't know you or your mom but sometimes we assume we know what others are thinking when we don't really. Keep on doing this blog and keep on writing and you'll naturally improve. I know someone who writes it out in a word document first, gets all the grammar and spelling correct and then copies and pastes it into the blog post website. I don't do a blog but she told me how she does it. This is all a learning curve for you and just ride the waves. Let it be a work in progress. Because this is a valuable thing. Keep the goal in mind, not the problems.

Been more willing to open up at work...about work ..really only one person I work with that has been there....rest are new

I also struggle with vulnerability. Often when I share about my brain injury I regret it afterwards.

Does it help people to understand you better when you share?