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Alone and Scared.

JAM

I’m a 52 year old male, I’ve been unable to find a job for over four years now and this year my long term relationship ended. I live on my own and apart from my Mum, who is elderly, I have no one else in my life. I’ve tried to find support, registered with work help groups and volunteer when I can, but it’s getting harder and I see very little opportunities for the future. 

I live in Sheffield and wanted to ask if anyone could recommend a support group or anything similar, as my attempts have been exhausted. I have tried NHS Autism, but they told me they no longer have any legal obligations to support me. My long term Doctor who first recognised my Autism retired this year and now the surgery see me more as a low priority patient. I tried one group, but found the atmosphere very tense and argumentative between factions attending. 

If anyone has a suggestion or recommendations, it would be appreciated. Please, no website links that stipulate help guides or information on what to do. I need to talk with people and try to find actual resources, not just words. 

Thank you

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  • Hi Jools,

    I’m a year older than you and also alone in the world. A previous therapist of mine suggested Andy’s Man Club. I can see there’s one in Sheffield.

    I haven’t yet worked up the courage to go to my local club, but I have seen a lot about them in the media and they look like a very good thing indeed.

    All the best.

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    Thank you A, hope you get to go one day, but it’s okay if you don’t. I find it hard going to my local shops and understand the difficulties in stepping out the door. The people who live on my street think I’m weird, as I love to just stand in my garden and be outdoors, but it doesn’t feel as lonely for me, just being indoors. 

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    Thank you A, hope you get to go one day, but it’s okay if you don’t. I find it hard going to my local shops and understand the difficulties in stepping out the door. The people who live on my street think I’m weird, as I love to just stand in my garden and be outdoors, but it doesn’t feel as lonely for me, just being indoors. 

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