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Supporting My Wife
Autism Support / by Tryingmybest4
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 December 9th, 2024
...See more Hello, Mt wife was recently diagnosed with autism. It helps to explain a number of things about her. We've been happily married for over 10 years with occasional ups and downs. Currently she is struggling with what appears to be autistic burn out. For the last month I have covered virtually all home responsibilities (we have 3 kids), and am trying to be sensitive to her needs.  We are hitting 3 or 4 weeks in a row where I have done something to trigger a deep emotional spiral. Once we get there I seem to make things worse because I get so indecisive. I can't tell if I'm supposed to give her space or stay near. Sometimes what she needs (like me getting her specific food) also causes her to feel more guilt which seems to exasperate the symptoms. It's triggering to her when I ask questions during meltdowns (which can last days), but I don't know how to help so I default to asking questions.  I am extremely different from her, but I'm trying to understand and help. Currently feeling at my wit's end. Not sure if I have any specific question to ask here, but I'm nor sure what else to do.
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