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Aspergers & Grief/New job

Clareybobble

Hi I'm New to the site, not diagnosed but thinking about starting the process. However, 3 months ago my Dad passed away from Bowel Cancer. I was very close to him & supported him Alot during the last few months of his life. Since then I've had to sort most things out related to funeral, his finances & clearing his house ready for selling (probably the hardest thing ever for me)

I keep being told I'm doing really well considering but It's been really hard at times. Even now, I'm not sure what to do to deal with losing him & how to get back to Normal. I lost my job in August which was good at the time, as I got to spend more time with my Dad & stop Juggling everything. But now I could do with finding a new job but that prospect, even the interview process is Terrifying to me. I attempted a couple of interviews b4 Christmas but I ended up in tears. So is there any useful resources or experience from other's of coping with grief when your on the spectrum & also new job/interview advise would be very helpful. Thanks in advance x

  • in reply to Lorraine Mod

    Umm - I've been handed off to Enterprise Team - it would appear that they're starting to build out the whole thing again...  alongside Autism At Work.. 

  • in reply to Clareybobble

    I'm glad the hospice are supporting you and that the counselling's helping. That sounds good - hopefully getting out and about will help x

  • in reply to DuckBread

    Thanks for the tips. Luckily I've been having counselling at the Hospice since just after he passed away so that is helping. Also just joined the drop in group session & met a couple of new friends, one in particular who I spent some time with on Saturday, as she lives in the same village & randomly messaged me to go for a walk Smirkx

  • Hello Clareybobbie

    Sorry to hear about your dad. 

    Following on from DuckBread's reply

    Unfortunately, we are not able to offer direct support to people who are searching for work. However, there are some other organisations who may be able to help:

    The British Association of Supported Employment, who have a database of supported employment agencies, so you can search for one in your local area: www.base-uk.org

    Remploy, an organisation which supports people with disabilities and those experiencing complex barriers to work, into mainstream employment: www.remploy.co.uk

    Either of the above, may be able to give you some advice around the job/interview situation.

    i hope this helps.


    Best Wishes


    Lorraine Mod

  • Hi. I'm really sorry to hear about your dad.

    I'm currently waiting for my diagnostic assessment - I decided I wanted to get to know myself better. 

    In terms of looking for a new job, have you ever tried getting a mentor/career coach? Lots of charities and organisations offer mentoring schemes and you can usually access them for free. I had a few sessions with a career coach through work a couple of years ago, and she really helped me with careers advice and CV/interview skills. Mine was organised through work, but I'm sure there'll be other schemes available.

    In terms of grieving, all I can advise is to give yourself time. You might find it helpful to speak to a counsellor if you want support with working through your feelings and moving forward.