Looking for friends in Notts!

Hiya!

I have been recently diagnosed and although I have opportunities to make friends at some of my places of interest (rollery derby & pole dance), I can never seem to a) find the energy/confidence to initiate a conversation b) navigate unmasking in a regulated way. Unfortunately, alcohol is not interacting well with my brain at the moment (causing me to overshare beyond what I feel is acceptable, unmask when I am not ready to, increase my anxiety and heighten my sensory issues) and most social gatherings involve a lot of alcohol, making me feel out of place of sorts. I wanted to drop a message here to see if anyone else is struggling similarly and is nearby! My current community of autistic friends has spread apart and we're now long-distance friends, I am hoping to meet more likeminded people in Nottingham! Let me know if any of this resonated with you and if you would like to organise an alcohol free gathering :)