WWE personality Cathy Kelley is feeling overwhelmed — in the easiest way possible — by the support she has received since publicly revealing her autism diagnosis.
Kelley shared the news during a recent appearance on the “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” podcast, explaining that she was recently diagnosed with autism and that the invention has helped her higher understand certain points of her life and social interactions.
Following the announcement, fans flooded social media with messages of encouragement and shared their very own experiences. Taking to Twitter, Kelley expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support, saying the response has made her feel welcomed and understood by a brand new community. She wrote,
“This past day’s been full of reading messages and comments from people sharing their very own stories, diagnoses and experiences and that i truthfully don’t know easy methods to put into words how much it means to me.”
She went on to reflect on what it has been like receiving a diagnosis later in life. She stated,
“[A]nyone late diagnosed will know the sensation… i’ve spent my whole life watching others discuss wanting to face out or be unique. meanwhile, all i ever wanted was to slot in.”
Kelley added that receiving answers about herself has been a strong experience. She said,
“After which that moment where all of it finally is smart. [T]hank you to everyone who reached out with kindness or encouragement. thanks for making me feel so welcomed, included and understood. i hope sooner or later i can return the favor.”
The heartfelt message was met with much more support from fans, a lot of whom praised Kelley for speaking openly about her diagnosis and helping others feel less alone in their very own journeys.
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