Comment by runjake

I’ve never heard of ACE but I just scored a 7. Once upon a time I got diagnosed on the spectrum, as well as PTSD due to various traumas.

I turned out pretty well: successful career, married a really long time, and raised 3 kids without neglecting or abusing them. I still feel like an alien among people, but I’m socially functional, great confidence, can handle myself in any sense, etc.

I never mention my diagnoses to others but I keep them secret and do use them as valuable tools on how to approach my own problems and challenges. I never consider myself a victim — that’s like a sacred sin to me.

I’m very grateful for all the good and all the bad I’ve experienced. It built me into a flawed person that I’m very proud of.