I have just been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (which means i'm slightly autistic). I always felt comfortable as an exgay now they tell me I just feel comfortable being alone. Aspies-those with Asperger's-are just as militant as gays, they say we were born this way and there is nothing wrong with us. I blamed my differentness on being gay and thought all gays were like me. Now I find that's not true. I just view the world different than you whether you are str8 or gay. Amazing. Now I can choose to lead a celibate single life knowing that that's what I prefer because this is who I am...but where does that put my Catholic faith..input please
2006-09-30 07:36:22 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Cokensmokes,
I'm sure that you're feeling like the light has just been switched 'on'. And, it's natural to try to bring your pre-diagnosis life into perspective, given the new information the diagnosis brings. However, pondering it too deeply, and assigning blame to your previous beliefs or your new set of beliefs isn't really very helpful.
This diagnosis does not define who you are. It only outlines some possible limitations -- which you can choose to abide by, or decide how they can be overcome. If you have access to a local support group, you may find learning how others cope with your diagnosis helpful. It may also be helpful to enlist the help of a licensed counselor, who is farmiliar with your diagnosis, to acquire tools and info that will help you formulate a plan for living with Asperger's. There are examples of people with Asperger's and full blown Autism who overcome many of their own limitations, and live happy, healthy, productive lives.
I recently read an article about an Autism Center that has made an amazing difference for it's patients. The center was founded by the parents of an autistic boy. The parents refused to give up on the child, and developed a comprehensive plan allowing for gradual socialization of their son. Instead of trying to force him into our world, they made a commitment to try to reach him by entering his world. It worked so well for them that they began teaching the principles to others. The son is an adult now, and a principle with the Center. He's doing fabulously!
As to how Catholicism relates to your new diagnosis ... I see no reason why your views need to change at all. God is the same God as before, and you are the same person. The Vatican has no rules about Asperger's, so just go with the flow, as you have before.
Remember, you are not the disease! However, learning how to cope with it will be very helpful.
2006-09-30 08:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by gemlover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
while i dont have anything against medical professionals, i dont think who you are should not be dictated by what they diagnose you are. you KNOW it in your heart the true essence of your personality and character. you are special regardless of being an aspie, a homosexual, or both. dont let anyone tell you otherwise.
2006-09-30 07:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by Russ Bear 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
uh. you can be gay and be catholic. you can be attracted to men. you can be attracted to women. you can be attracted to no one. don't do it because of faith, do it because it's *who you are*. if you're in love with someone, go for it. having asperger's doesn't mean you have to be alone if you don't want to be alone - it just means you're inclined towards wanting to be alone, which is perfectly fine. but if you're attracted to men and you want to have sex with a man (safely), go for it. as for your faith, if it doesn't accept you for who you are, maybe it isn't right for you, or maybe you should consider that your god loves you for who you are, and not for overcoming who you are.
good luck.
2006-09-30 09:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by kittens 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So what is wrong with being celebant and Catholic? Priests do it all the time. Monks and nuns do it all the time. I don't know where you are coming from.
2006-09-30 07:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
cokesnsmokes,
I know celebacy. And it's really good for some of us. It takes the pressure off that we just aren't good to carry around.
2006-09-30 07:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2006-09-30 07:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but what does Asperger's have to do with being homosexual?
2006-09-30 07:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by N 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋