Imagine growing up different, then being told it’s a mental illness instead of autism. That’s the reality for most women. While it’s possible to be autistic and have BPD, bipolar, anxiety, or depression, most women aren’t even assessed for autism before being diagnosed with these disorders—and that’s incredibly traumatic. #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autisticwomen #misdiagnosed #autismeducation