AITA for claiming my daughter is not actually autistic and confronting her about it?
My daughter has recently befriended a group of friends who claim to be autistic, and now she is also claiming to be autistic without prior evidence. I confronted her about it, leading to a fallout between us.
I confronted my daughter for claiming to be autistic after befriending friends who claim the same, causing a rift between us.
My daughter has made friends who claim to be autistic, influencing her to also claim the same without prior evidence. She now spends most of her time with these friends, distancing herself from her old ones.
"She wouldn’t understand because she isn’t autistic."
I confronted her about her self-diagnosis, leading to an argument where she retreated to her room, refusing to speak to me.
"She is not autistic, has self diagnosed, and shouldn’t patronize people by claiming that she is autistic."
This confrontation caused a breakdown in communication between us, with her friends also siding with her.
🏠 The Aftermath
Following our confrontation, my daughter now avoids me and spends more time with her friends, further deepening the divide between us.
The fallout has strained our relationship and caused her to isolate herself in her room.
This situation has made me realize the importance of understanding and communication, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like mental health.
"Confronting her about her self-diagnosis caused a rift that may take time to repair."
It's a challenging situation that highlights the complexity of relationships between parents and children, especially when faced with difficult decisions.
💭 Emotional Reflection
The situation has brought to light the complexities of mental health discussions within families and the importance of open communication and understanding.
It's crucial to approach sensitive topics with care and empathy, especially when confronted with unexpected behaviors from our children.
This experience has taught me the value of patience and listening, even in moments of conflict or disagreement.
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