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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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  • Laceymay18 said:
    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

    Welcome, Laceymay18. You're certain to find many people here whom you can relate to and who can relate to you. You can leave your mask behind. Share as much or as little as you want.

    On the job front, consider 's suggestion of a part-time job. Even something like stacking shelves in a supermarket a few hours a week could be a place to start. (You know how we like order and lining things up—labels facing out. Wink) Bring your NC headphones or ear defenders.

    We look forward to hearing more from you.

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  • Laceymay18 said:
    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

    Welcome, Laceymay18. You're certain to find many people here whom you can relate to and who can relate to you. You can leave your mask behind. Share as much or as little as you want.

    On the job front, consider 's suggestion of a part-time job. Even something like stacking shelves in a supermarket a few hours a week could be a place to start. (You know how we like order and lining things up—labels facing out. Wink) Bring your NC headphones or ear defenders.

    We look forward to hearing more from you.

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