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Meeting other autistic adults

SugarHiccup
Hi,
What's the best way to reach out to other autistic people?
I have looked into local groups but there aren't a lot for adults in my area.
Basic gist is am in my mid 30s and potentially have type 1 autism. Just waiting for a diagnosis but a Dr has told me to seek support from other autistic people.
I have always had problems maintaining friendships because of potential autism and having chronic illness eg fibromyalgia and CFS. I can initiate trying to befriend other people, it's just maintaining these friendships I have problems with. People sometimes misunderstanding me or think I am being blunt/rude when I am being direct/honest.
I do believe being intersectional in a lot of ways has made things harder e.g autism, chronic health issues and being LGBT+. Am not looking for pity, just advice.
Cheers :)
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  • No pity offered. I wouldn't like that either.

    I guess I've been lucky in having around me rare non judgemental, for one reason or another kinda different themselves folk, with whom I've made life long friends; some NT some ND. I'm guessing you just need the right environment to find people who admire a direct approach and like to be their non-conformist selves. They do exist; both NT and ND. Finding them is the challenge, but when one walks into your life, respect and look after them. They'll repay in kind :-).

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  • No pity offered. I wouldn't like that either.

    I guess I've been lucky in having around me rare non judgemental, for one reason or another kinda different themselves folk, with whom I've made life long friends; some NT some ND. I'm guessing you just need the right environment to find people who admire a direct approach and like to be their non-conformist selves. They do exist; both NT and ND. Finding them is the challenge, but when one walks into your life, respect and look after them. They'll repay in kind :-).

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