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Hey Jim

I found the Now I Know videos on the NAS youtube channel very helpful after i realized i was autistic. Just knowing that other people experienced the world in a similar way to me was very comforting. 

I don't know about any special FB group but this forum has been invaluable to me since December

Anyway welcome, nice to have you with us

Hi Jamie, I have justed watched Amanda's story from the Now I Know series. I really liked it! Which one did you resonate with/enjoy most?

Glad you liked it I could relate to Melissa the most, especially when she said she felt alone even surrounded by family as that's how i've always felt. And when she said she "felt wrong" i can relate to that so much too. 

I like Zahra also, especially when she talks about flirting with someone and they asked her if she's autistic. I laughed at that like her because i've had countless awkward/embarrassing things like that happen in the past

Alex is also very honest (like we tend to be) when she said that her diagnosis wasn't a relief and she hated it 

I hope they make many more of these short stories in the future

I've had a longstanding interest in Tibet since my early twenties. It was, before the invasion a very isolated, mysterious and peaceful country with a rich culture. Sadly now the Potala which was the winter home of the Dalai Lamas and a sacred building is now just a tourist attraction. 

I can't really call my collection a collection as the photo below of a cheerful Tibetan Lama is the only one i own but i have 2 others arriving tomorrow in the post so then i can call it a collection

Your interests sounds cool, I don’t know much about Bitcoin apart from it’s a virtual currency. 

‘ I was even learning about it when i was homeless and on the streets...that's dedication haha’

That’s definitely dedication, just shows the importance of dedicated interests to help you through what I imagine was a very difficult time for you. I imagine an interest in Bitcoin gave you a focus even when homeless.

’and my latest interest is collecting old photos of Tibet ‘

Very interesting and unique! Why Tibet? What is your favourite photo in your collection?

They've changed over the years but as a child:

Collecting glass bottles (old medicinal ones etc) and football stickers

As an adult:

Bitcoin. It became a complete obsession and took over my life for a long time. I was even learning about it when i was homeless and on the streets...that's dedication haha

Herbal Medicine and the Bach Flower Remedies

and my latest interest is collecting old photos of Tibet 

I agree, I feel a connection with this autistic community that I rarely feel anywhere else. I only have one autistic friend so it's really important and valuable to chat with so many other autistics in one place. 

What are your dedicated interests? 

Ausomely Autistic said:

it’s a vital and very positive part of my everyday routine!

Same here, i feel i'd be lost without this place

Jamie said:

Thank you

You are very welcome.

Jamie said:

So grateful for it and the sense of belonging and being able to interact with like minded people is so important 

I am glad this community has had such a positive impact on you. I love being part of this autistic community, it’s a vital and very positive part of my everyday routine! I saw a statement on social media before stating ‘connection with the autistic community was the best type of mental health intervention and prevention I’d found.’ I couldn’t agree more!

Ausomely Autistic said:

There is nothing wrong you are perfectly autistic!

Thank you

Ausomely Autistic said:

I hope you feel a sense of belonging in this autistic community.

I realized very quickly that this small community is special, or special to me at least. So grateful for it and the sense of belonging and being able to interact with like minded people is so important 

Ausomely Autistic said:

There is nothing wrong you are perfectly autistic!

Thank you

Ausomely Autistic said:

I hope you feel a sense of belonging in this autistic community.

I realized very quickly that this small community is special, or special to me at least. So grateful for it and the sense of belonging and being able to interact with like minded people is so important 

I've had a longstanding interest in Tibet since my early twenties. It was, before the invasion a very isolated, mysterious and peaceful country with a rich culture. Sadly now the Potala which was the winter home of the Dalai Lamas and a sacred building is now just a tourist attraction. 

I can't really call my collection a collection as the photo below of a cheerful Tibetan Lama is the only one i own but i have 2 others arriving tomorrow in the post so then i can call it a collection

Your interests sounds cool, I don’t know much about Bitcoin apart from it’s a virtual currency. 

‘ I was even learning about it when i was homeless and on the streets...that's dedication haha’

That’s definitely dedication, just shows the importance of dedicated interests to help you through what I imagine was a very difficult time for you. I imagine an interest in Bitcoin gave you a focus even when homeless.

’and my latest interest is collecting old photos of Tibet ‘

Very interesting and unique! Why Tibet? What is your favourite photo in your collection?

They've changed over the years but as a child:

Collecting glass bottles (old medicinal ones etc) and football stickers

As an adult:

Bitcoin. It became a complete obsession and took over my life for a long time. I was even learning about it when i was homeless and on the streets...that's dedication haha

Herbal Medicine and the Bach Flower Remedies

and my latest interest is collecting old photos of Tibet 

I agree, I feel a connection with this autistic community that I rarely feel anywhere else. I only have one autistic friend so it's really important and valuable to chat with so many other autistics in one place. 

What are your dedicated interests? 

Ausomely Autistic said:

it’s a vital and very positive part of my everyday routine!

Same here, i feel i'd be lost without this place

Jamie said:

Thank you

You are very welcome.

Jamie said:

So grateful for it and the sense of belonging and being able to interact with like minded people is so important 

I am glad this community has had such a positive impact on you. I love being part of this autistic community, it’s a vital and very positive part of my everyday routine! I saw a statement on social media before stating ‘connection with the autistic community was the best type of mental health intervention and prevention I’d found.’ I couldn’t agree more!