Common advice is to build connection with other ND people. How?

Little grumble here, but a lot of people say I should try to find more neurodiverse people so socialise with, but how do I do this? It's nice chatting in online communities but it's not the same as real life connections. A social group of likeminded people would be amazing, but there's nothing where I live, it's all aimed at children or adults with learning disabilities. I would love to meet other late diagnosed, highly masking adults who can help each other to unmask. Something simple like a coffee or summer meet ups in parks, but nothing. There's such a gap in the 'market' or whatever you'd call it. Shame really, because a common question for many people who are trying to unmask seems to be, where can I meet likeminded people?

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  • Via this forum you and I are doing just that  .  Also suggest via a "special interest" - likely that if the topic and interest is "special" enough you'll encounter other ND people.  Whether they're "out" or not may be another issue so at least be a little prepared for that.  Sometimes takes one to know one.  All the best.

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  • Via this forum you and I are doing just that  .  Also suggest via a "special interest" - likely that if the topic and interest is "special" enough you'll encounter other ND people.  Whether they're "out" or not may be another issue so at least be a little prepared for that.  Sometimes takes one to know one.  All the best.

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