He's so .... Weird . An introduction.

yes, exactly why.  and thank you!

Are you crazy / broken because you've been made to feel that way ?You'll always have everyone's support here. I'll always listen and offer help if I can. You're never alone 

I'm not okay, but I'm improving. Thank you for your hope. I will definitely use it ️

I agree with everything you just said. I feel less crazy/broken now that someone else naturally gets it. Ahhhh, validation 

You're welcome, and I'm happy that it's looking like you have found your people 

Hello All My Friends Are Autistic. Hope you're okay .

I believe NT's are manipulative , cruel and heartless people out for personal gain . I have only been here for a very short time ( 2 days ) and I have found the people here genuine , caring and have warmly welcomed me. It's very refreshing to be around people  who you don't have to explain yourself too , who understand and can relate to how you feel . I really hope you go from strength to strength and things get nothing but better for you .

Thank you very much for your kind words and take care 

hi! I was diagnosed with autism less than a month ago. I am 41 years old. I can relate with much of what you said. I have trouble making friends because I believe that most people are not kind and caring. rather, they are deceptive and manipulative for personal gain. luckily, once I receive the paperwork confirming my diagnosis, I can join a local program for autistic adults that includes opportunities to socialize with other autists. I'm excited and look forward to meeting other people like me as I have recently realized that all my real friends are also autistic. it's like I had some innate preference for autistic people. I can't imagine what it would be like to have access to a fountain of autistic people that could potentially be my friends.

additionally, I joined this forum less than a week ago and have been surprised by the validation I received from reading other people's posts and comments. hopefully, this forum will provide you with that and also the socialization you are seeking. 

Thank you Bees ! 

Animals are nature and nature is beautiful 

Hello Mweekie,

Hope you're well. 

Thank you for your kind message. Yes, they were bad experiences but they were also excellent lessons and the perfect teachers.

I'm sorry to hear you've lost friends ... but in saying that , were they friends ? This is something I've seen reoccurring on this community. Why do people leave ? why have you ' lost ' those people ? Are they afraid you might grow another arm or leg ? How will you be different than you were before  .

I hope your assessment goes smoothly and everything works out for you . 

Hi and welcome, good to see another animal lover on the forum. :)

Hey Neuvalis - Welcome to the NAS forum.

I'm sorry about your past experiences with people.

As you can see on here - several people are very like minded with you and so am I.

When I disclosed the fact that I am autistic (self diagnosed at present - waiting for assessment), I lost several "friends", but I've also gained really good friends as well!

Everyone on here though whose threads I have either posted or replied to have been lovely and very helpful and even though I have never met anyone on here - I know I can trust the information people have posted and also I've enjoyed reading the fun, more casual posts as well.

I'm glad you found NAS and I hope your online journey will be better than the real world.

Mweekie xx

Don't worry. I told someone recently they had a big head and could I measure it .I don't like social media too much gossip and nonsense . If you're ever overcome with weirdness we should share stories. 

Well we do alright here, I think.  I don't do any forms of social media because I cannot understand why one would wish too!  I can be superficially sociable with others - albeit I'm always "odd"/"unusual" one - it is only here that I generally seem to be considered normal(ish)

Thank you , Number . I haven't had pleasant experiences with people . I hope I can be at peace here and be with people that understand and hopefully be helpful to others. 

An idiot does not write as you do.

Accordingly, you can expect to be treated like anything other than an idiot.

To be honest, even idiots are accommodated here - I'm living proof of that.

I have found a level of connection here that I had no idea COULD exist in this world for someone "weird" like me.

Some people here have REALLY helped me by simply understanding what I saying and understanding how I'm feeling now and understanding how I have felt in the past.  It is glorious.

I hope this will be your experience to.

Hello Number ,

I hope you're well . Thank you for your thoughtful words. It feels unusual to receive such kind words and words of support from everyone, so thank you. 

All the best and take care. 

Hello Neuvalis, and congratulations on finding us here.  I'm pretty sure this is the place you have been looking for - based on how I interpret and perceive your writing above.

Your words above are perfect.  Measured, honest, true, simple, clear....and in parts, very beautiful to me.

My personal favourite bit is.........

I'd be opening an Animal sanctuary to help poorly animals and the entrance would have a statue of a fox with a butterfly on their nose

Its the type of detail that 'we of the same' notice.  I think you will be happy here.

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, and I look forward, very much, to bumping into you again soon on the pages.

Kindest regards

Number.

Hello Debbie. Hope you're well. 

I understand and thank you. 

Oh, I didn't think that you were saying that. Just that you shouldn't think it for yourself.

Welcome

Hello Luftmentsch

When you've been told and made to feel you are an Idiot all your life , you believe it . Never would I think you or anyone here is that . Please never think that. 

Take care and thank you.