Wow, I’m late to the party
This is a “best of Reddit” moment for me—finding others who can understand what has been a very private experience. My dad was autistic and it’s been a major factor in my life (both good and bad). I have never met anyone else in the same boat (except my sister, but she’s autistic too so she has a completely different experience). I’m very glad to be here!
I didn’t really realize what a profound influence it had on me until I was talking with a therapist about my challenges with relationships and said “maybe it has something to do with my dad being autistic.” She looked me dead in the eye and said “YA THINK?”