I've spent the best part of my 30's and now my 40's processing my childhood. Having raised 2 children of my own, I really began to think about how I was raised by my own parents/carers. Almost 5 years ago I was assessed and diagnosed as autistic; along with my eldest child; now 21 who was diagnosed roughly 12/13 years ago. I've been estranged from my biological father for the last 10 years. He was emotionally abusive towards me from a young age and became physically abusive t