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City Vs Country living

Jay

Hi all

I’m not diagnosed and am asking for assessment at the moment having had a few family members suggest it and scoring highly on all the AQs etc. 

My question is whether anyone has a preference for city or countryside. I actually like to visit both the busy city and peaceful countryside although I kind of live in the suburbs. I love to spend a day in the London museums and hiking through a national park. 

I feel like enjoying the hustle and bustle of London doesn’t sound very autistic but I know people vary a lot so I’d be interested to hear anyone’s thoughts. 

In general, I’m moving from ‘I need to get an assessment, this could explain my life’s struggles’ to ‘I’m a complete fraud, what am I even thinking’ at the moment.

Thanks for any comments. 

Jay

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  • I have to say neither- I like small towns with access to both green space and cities. I grew up in a rural area and there was very little tolerance for difference, and the poor public transport links meant I couldn't get away to 'find my people' anywhere else.

    I currently live right on the edge of a small town that has good transport links to a city about 15 miles away, and that's perfect for me: I can easily get out into the countryside on foot, but I can also hop on the bus or the train and be in the city in half an hour. Admittedly I mostly go into the city for quiet spaces- libraries, museums, bookshops etc- but it's nice to go and experience those without the sensory overwhelm of living there all the time.

  • in reply to battybats

    I'd like to be able to get to the countryside without driving, that sounds nice.  We have a lot of green spaces nearby but it's not the same.  I grew up on an island so the big city has always been attractive to me. I also love the mountains.  I like extremes I guess.

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