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Katrina

So this is difficult for me to talk about. I have only ever had a few friends. However, now they have all moved on and have told me that they don't want to know me anymore because they feel I will stop them from having a good life. I don't know what to do anymore. It's just one bad thing after another. 

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  • Anyone who treats you like this is not a friend, they're a user. Someone else said they were waiting for something better to come along and they are completely right.

    I have a friend from school who is probably autistic too and even though she's moved miles away and we can't see each other very much it feels like we've not been apart when we do see each other. That's a real friend and you'll find one when you don't expect it.

    I have a few other friends and then acquaintances who I will say hello to in the street but I'm not that bothered about them and they're not bothered about me. 

    You can find like minded people by joining specific groups like if you like reading join a reading circle, don't join general meet up groups as they seem to attract creeps. 

  • in reply to Cookiesmum1986

    I am a member of a village gardening club but am the youngest so no people my age. Also, I am struggling to find a local branch or the National Autistic Society. 

  • in reply to Katrina

    also try facebook ---- search to find autism groups,,, search for "your area" + ( "autism" or "autistic")

    but be careful. Only go to groups where u and a friend can turn up in person be wary of any online groups. 

    i dont use Facebook because  i hate how it watches you, and collects data about you, to be passed on to advertisers etc

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  • in reply to Katrina

    also try facebook ---- search to find autism groups,,, search for "your area" + ( "autism" or "autistic")

    but be careful. Only go to groups where u and a friend can turn up in person be wary of any online groups. 

    i dont use Facebook because  i hate how it watches you, and collects data about you, to be passed on to advertisers etc

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