Since forever

Not sure how to help other than to say I’m in the same position as you, and sadly it only gets worse being alone at Christmas.

It occurs to me that an elderly person I know moved into some flats near me not too long ago. They’re only available to over-55s and although they are self contained (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen etc) they also have a shared kitchen and a shared living room space.

The idea being that single older people might get a slightly communal living experience and not be completely alone.

I wonder if a similar model might work for some of us autists.

I live in a property like this, and for me I find it quite challenging as an autistic person. I'd say that this is a prominently a nt environment. I try to use the communal areas as little as possible. But I have to share a laundry room with the other residents. I mask highly, struggle with their need for small talk. And I'm definitely not interested in the bitc***g that goes on. I think in some ways I feel lonelier, as it highlights my differences. 

I live in a property like this, and for me I find it quite challenging as an autistic person. I'd say that this is a prominently a nt environment. I try to use the communal areas as little as possible. But I have to share a laundry room with the other residents. I mask highly, struggle with their need for small talk. And I'm definitely not interested in the bitc***g that goes on. I think in some ways I feel lonelier, as it highlights my differences.