Celebrities like Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness have spoken out about their adult autism diagnosis. But they’re not the only ones who’ve faced challenges in their lives.
From friendships to romance, Victoria Sweetmore had always struggled to fit in. Despite being a mental health nurse, she found everyday life a challenge before she stumbled across information which led to a life-changing diagnosis of autism.
After sharing her story on Steph's Packed Lunch, Victoria exclusively tells OK! about her journey and the difficulties she’s faced along the way. “I always felt a bit different from other people.
As a child I didn’t understand what I was missing or why I didn’t fit in. I only had one good friend through school, mostly because I wasn’t interested in what other kids and teenagers enjoyed.
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