![]() ![]() Doctors misdiagnosed James and gave her medication that caused addiction and forced her into rehab. Instead of making her feel complete, that union-coupled with early motherhood-left her feeling terrified and confused. Lacking in self-confidence, unable to secure a place in college, and fighting to “pass” for normal, James began adulthood with a disastrous marriage. ![]() ![]() Success came only after overcoming great personal difficulties. Until then, she “genuinely believed most of my problems stemmed from the fact that I was adopted as an infant.” Told from the point of view of a mature adult looking back on and piecing together fragments of her earlier life, the introspective book intersperses the narrative of her present life as a married career woman and mother with reflections and stories about key moments from her past life. Yet James would be in her mid-40s before a psychiatrist officially diagnosed her with autism. She also “create imaginary worlds in my head” that suited her need for predictability, logic, space, and calm. ![]() Hyperfocused and sensitive to external stimuli, she tried to fit in by copying the behavior of neurotypical girls her age. A British journalist reflects on living with autism.įrom childhood, James knew that she behaved and thought differently from other youngsters. ![]()
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