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Seeking some help and advice as someone new to the online discussions.

Laceymay18

Hey I’m new to the online community and just wanted to know if anyone else is struggling with feeling very isolated and left behind by people there own age like your stuck and everyone’s moving on. I’m 18 years old almost 19 and I’ve not experienced half of the stuff the people my age, I’m too scared to even sign up to a job because I’m trying to avoid socialising. It’s really tiring trying to pretend I’m okay being on my own and that I prefer it that way but in reality it’s really lonely and I feel trapped I just want to be able to related to someone and have a friend I don’t feel like I’m masking my self around them 

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  • Hi  , nice to meet youSlight smile  I'm older but can relate to what you've said.    I've been trying to find out information too.    I think the local council has information about what support there is locally, and there may be charities near you who offer support.   Also there is an organisation called Aspens.   I'm not sure how to post a link for them.   It's worth searching online, because I've seen more for young adults than I have for my age.   I think some people have a personal assistant or support worker visit them.   Maybe try searching autism local charity (or group).     Do keep posting here of course.   Someone who knows more might be able to reply.

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  • Hi  , nice to meet youSlight smile  I'm older but can relate to what you've said.    I've been trying to find out information too.    I think the local council has information about what support there is locally, and there may be charities near you who offer support.   Also there is an organisation called Aspens.   I'm not sure how to post a link for them.   It's worth searching online, because I've seen more for young adults than I have for my age.   I think some people have a personal assistant or support worker visit them.   Maybe try searching autism local charity (or group).     Do keep posting here of course.   Someone who knows more might be able to reply.

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