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Making friends

Fen

Hi guys, I’m 24 and going to be moving to the Sussex area in the new year and I would really like to make some friends, I would  especially love to meet other autistics. Does anyone know how to go about this? I’ve looked online at support groups in the area but i can barley  find anything. 

Thanks for your time reading this 

  • Hello Fen,

    Try not to worry too much. You're moving to an area where there of plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. You'll meet plenty of people with your mindset.

  • Around this time last year I connected with someone near me (Birmingham) through a Twitter search tool. It allowed you to search bios.

    I literally searched 'autistic Birmingham', came across a few and reached out. One of those developed and I got to meet up with them a few months later.

    I hope this forum helps you. Slight smile

  • Hello,

    I’m in Sussex. I don’t know of any face to face support groups. Maybe have a look on Facebook? I haven’t looked on there as have not disclosed my diagnosis to people yet and don’t want other people I know in real life see me join any groups or anything. 
    Let me know If you find anything. I’d be keen to know more! Sussex is a big old place though! :) 

  • in reply to Ellie

    Hello! Welcome to your autistic community!

  • Heya! I’m 26 and near Sussex if you wanna chat :) 

  • in reply to Kitsune

    Oh. great idea, i hadn’t thought of that, thank you Blush 

  • in reply to Sparkles

    Thanks, I actually formed my own local autism social group from the autistic friends I made from the online group. I used to find this forum an absolute saviour in my first year ir so following diagnosis.

  • in reply to Kitsune

    That's a really good idea. I've not tried any online groups but when I was at school I tried after school clubs.

    I like this site it's an easy way of communicating without the stresses you get in the real world.

  • When I was first diagnosed back in 2018, I found autistic friends by asking on one of the UK wide autistic facebook groups to see who was local to me.