ADHD Chatter 'AuDHD puts you at extreme risk!' Christine McGuinness Breaks Down Over Late AuDHD Diagnosis
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Feb 18, 2025 Christine McGuinness, a British model and autism advocate, opens up about her late AuDHD diagnosis and the challenges of raising three autistic children. She reflects on her childhood feelings of being different and the struggle to fit in. The conversation delves into the unique vulnerabilities faced by autistic women, including high rates of abuse. Christine also explores the complexities of self-acceptance, navigating social dynamics, and the emotional aftermath of trauma, offering insights for others experiencing similar journeys.
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Early Differences
- As a child, Christine McGuinness felt different, observing other children play without knowing how to join them.
- She remembers mimicking conversations and actions to fit in, even mirroring a friend's fall and crying.
Masking and Mimicking
- Christine McGuinness masked by copying conversations and behaviors to fit in.
- This masking intensified during her teenage years, leading to a loss of self-identity.
Solitude and Comfort
- Young Christine McGuinness found solace in her bedroom, drawing, writing, and listening to music.
- This was her sanctuary and safe space.