Believing Casssandra

We believe you. Believe in yourself.

One-on-One and Group Therapy

The Impact of Cassandra Syndrome

Your experience, like many other Neurotypical (NT) women in relationships with autistic men, can be likened to the story of Cassandra, which serves as a powerful metaphor.​

NOT BELIEVED
When seeking support from friends and family, you may be met with disbelief and blindness to your pain. They only see the positive traits of your husband for the short time they interact with him. So they conclude that there is something wrong with you.​

Adding to your distress, when you turn to counselors who don’t understand the ongoing impact of autism in a relationship, your story of trauma may be discounted or dismissed.

​EMOTIONAL DESERT
We hear NT wives describe how their husband’s struggle with empathy and focus on special interests leads to a breakdown of communication and never-ending disconnect. One client described her experience as:

“It’s like living in an emotional desert.”​

This isolation often leads to anxiety and depression, along with physical symptoms such as digestive disorders and autoimmune diseases. Over time, emotional deprivation can have debilitating long-term effects. Deep resentment, burning anger, and a loss of self are common.​

HOPE
As dark as the picture may look, it’s important to know that recovery is possible. That is why we are so glad you are here! We would like to guide you step-by-step to hope and healing.

 

Learn more at believing-cassandra.com