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Lozza

Hi everyone,

My name is Lauren I’m new to joining and I’m kind of nervous.

I’m 32 and I received an Autism diagnosis at the age of 30. I have never really been good at fitting in with people due to issues with understanding how Autism presents in friendships but I want to meet people who may understand that I am just myself. I have tried to fit into online communities in past but never found one where I was able to stay comfortable without judgement or bullying and I’m hoping by joining I will find a way to take off some of the loneliness.

I have interests in various things including digital art (my pfp is one I drew myself) learning languages (in particular German), video games, walking in forests and nature and watching documentaries on many different topics (animals and wildlife in particular). 

I work a shop job which I really like because they have been very supportive with any difficulty I have. It’s not a lot but it’s something I enjoy to help people who come in to the store and get to talk to them. I’m hoping here I will find peace and people to connect with.

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  • Hi Lauren,

    I hope that you meet authentic friends and make positive connections. I am fairly newly diagnosed too and just wanted to say Wave 

    I share your interests in nature and wildlife. Being in green spaces is when I am most relaxed and able to be my authentic self. 

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Debbie 

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    Hi Debbie!

    Thank you for the warm welcome! I am definitely making more connections that feel more authentic and understanding and I hope you are getting on well with being newly diagnosed as I know it can be a little daunting at the beginning.

    i love the outside especially in forests and one nearby to me has tress from around the globe planted so it’s amazing to walk around and see them all!

    I apologise for the late reply, I caught a terrible chesty cold!

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  • in reply to deba1

    Hi Debbie!

    Thank you for the warm welcome! I am definitely making more connections that feel more authentic and understanding and I hope you are getting on well with being newly diagnosed as I know it can be a little daunting at the beginning.

    i love the outside especially in forests and one nearby to me has tress from around the globe planted so it’s amazing to walk around and see them all!

    I apologise for the late reply, I caught a terrible chesty cold!

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