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KL

Hello everyone I am an adult with level 1 ASD I didn't know I had this until a few years ago but it started to make sense why I always felt different. I still am struggling with socializing and being out of my home or my comfort zones. Environmental stimuli that I cannot control causes what I think are meltdowns. Even if I attend an event or gathering, I either suffer or leave early. I have been shunned and uninvited to a lot of events because of this. There are many family members and others who don't understand ASD or are not very focused on even trying to understand me. So they just figure why even bother with me. I have become very isolated and depressed, but I am in therapy. I don't know anyone with ASD. I need friends and more supportive people in my life. It is very hard and has taken a toll on my health and self esteem. So that's why I am here...to maybe have a place where I don't feel, so out of place. Thanks for reading. Happy holidays to everyone 

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  • Hi    Happy holidays to you too :-) I appreciate and share the practical gaps and difficulties between thinking and doing in respect of social exchange and relationships.  Still, socialising takes on lots of forms - especially these days.  I believe that they all have advantages and disadvantages and careful exploration of them is a good thing I think.  To find what works best for you and start building further insight, confidence and capability.   My experience is that this group is a good way of sampling, interacting and sharing with an autistic society so maybe it will be a good way of exploring this for you as well. Does your therapy also explore the topic and give you useful strategies too I wonder... Maybe a topic to explore further there if appropriate?

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  • Hi    Happy holidays to you too :-) I appreciate and share the practical gaps and difficulties between thinking and doing in respect of social exchange and relationships.  Still, socialising takes on lots of forms - especially these days.  I believe that they all have advantages and disadvantages and careful exploration of them is a good thing I think.  To find what works best for you and start building further insight, confidence and capability.   My experience is that this group is a good way of sampling, interacting and sharing with an autistic society so maybe it will be a good way of exploring this for you as well. Does your therapy also explore the topic and give you useful strategies too I wonder... Maybe a topic to explore further there if appropriate?

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