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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 

  • 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!

  • in reply to Lozza

    Hi Lauren,

    Thanks for your lovely reply. I am sorry that you have been poorly. Hope you are recovering well?

    I am so pleased that you are making more connections. 

    Forests are amazing aren’t they. I can look at trees for hours, and I am in awe of their beauty.

    Post diagnosis has been quite difficult for me, and I think I am starting to feel less scared about the future. Burn out has been problematic so I am exploring ways to improve my wellbeing.

    Hope you have a great week.

    Debbie 

  • in reply to Lozza

    Thank you Lauren,

    I appreciate your insightful words and advice. 


    Wishing you lots of happiness in this new chapter of your life.

    Debbie

  • in reply to deba1

    Hi Debbie!

    I am re Ive ting slowly but doing quite well thank you! Just letting myself rest up a lot and I’ll be back at work February time so still got a good few days to get over the sick bug.

    I agree! I love forests so much, let me sit in the trees on a sunny day and watch the sunlight hit the leaves and I’m happy.

    I am sorry the post diagnosis has been difficult for you, I know it can be quite daunting to process everything and sometimes things still feel like they make no sense. I’m glad you’re exploring things to help your wellbeing and I hope you find ways to gently understand your experiences with your diagnosis. The biggest advice I can give is any thoughts you have on this are valid and never push them down, let yourself feel freely with criticism of yourself, we should always be our number one supporter.

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  • in reply to deba1

    Hi Debbie!

    I am re Ive ting slowly but doing quite well thank you! Just letting myself rest up a lot and I’ll be back at work February time so still got a good few days to get over the sick bug.

    I agree! I love forests so much, let me sit in the trees on a sunny day and watch the sunlight hit the leaves and I’m happy.

    I am sorry the post diagnosis has been difficult for you, I know it can be quite daunting to process everything and sometimes things still feel like they make no sense. I’m glad you’re exploring things to help your wellbeing and I hope you find ways to gently understand your experiences with your diagnosis. The biggest advice I can give is any thoughts you have on this are valid and never push them down, let yourself feel freely with criticism of yourself, we should always be our number one supporter.

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