Published on 12, July, 2020
It has been a while since I have been on this site and I thought it was the right time to come on and discuss with other autistic adults and about things. I am 25 years old and live in the Wirral. Recently (last month) my Nanna passed away not from the virus but from other health issues. I miss her so much and her funeral was difficult. I am okay now, but just realising all that is happening with virus etc makes you wonder how short life really is.
I have mentioned on someone’s post that people I use to know in school/college that I remember have moved on with relationships, marriage, kids, houses, jobs etc I understand that I need to get out there to be able to pursue them myself but I am having trouble. I have had now support since my diagnoses in 2017, I live with my parents since I know I won’t be able to cope living on my own. I have no job (been on the six for 4 years+), and I am just getting somewhere with help to start my dream job working with animals. But I feel with this pandemic that I’m not getting anywhere in life.
What I am asking is does anyone have any tips/advice to help me get my life on track? I just want to live a life like everyone else and not be alone, unemployed and unachieved for the rest of my life. I hope I don’t sound too moany or weepy I just need support. Even if it’s just someone to talk to x
Hello Amy, my name is Scott and I was diagnosed with Level 2 ASD last year. Feel free to ask any questions and read my profile.
I have to say that your life is similar to mine. I also currently live with my parents.
Just a few weeks ago, I was in intensive care in a local hospital with COVID, luckily I am now on the mend.
I too often think about starting relationships that could lead to other things. However, due to my condition, I am afraid of getting into that, due to past experiences of others taking cruel advantage of me.
It took five years from completing my degree, to obtaining a decent job with my local council that is related to my qualification.
Don't worry, everything will work out eventually.
ASD stands for "Autism Spectrum Disorder". There are three levels to it.
I think if you're diagnosed (it used to be I've heard it changed fairly recently) as on the 'asperges' bit that's what would be classed today as level 1. Level 1 would be 'mild' though some people with asperges feel the word 'mild' is misleading. Level 2 is 'moderate' so a bit more severe.
level 3 is severe. At least that is my basic understanding of it.
CaliforniaDreamer95 I never knew there was levels I never got told if I was a level or not x