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Nibbley

Hello, 

I'm new here as I have only recently, at the age of 61 received an ASD and ADHD diagnosis. It has helped me to make sense of many things in my life but now I would like to start living.

I have been attempting to get a career in radio going for the last 40 odd years, but have always been too anxious about approaching people for a chance. I do a show on a community station, which I have been doing for the last 17 years but would really love to get paid for my passion.

I have always struggled with money management and am almost homeless. I just want to live a simple life in a house and make radio programmes. 

So that is me right now.

  • Welcome,  from another AuDHDer. Great that you want to 'start living' and that you have a passion for radio. Have you considered originating some programme ideas, piloting them and then approaching commissioners? That might get your foot in the door and community radio might itself be a good subject! Any road, I wish you every success in building a simple, secure and interesting life. Lots of good folk here and we will help you settle in.

  • in reply to Nibbley

    I’m just the same. I think I am improving though. 

    Something that’s helped me a bit is being around gentler autistic groups where people actually listen.

    It’s helped me build a bit more confidence just being heard as I am.

    Blush

  • in reply to Lonehare12

    Thank you. Thing is the autism creates a disbelief in my abilities as I struggle with those conversations where I sell myself. I tend to not speak about me.

  • Hi and welcome Hugging 

    I like your attitude about wanting to start living.

    I know for me it can feel like the ADHD wants to accelerate everything, but the autism puts the brakes on.

    What have you got to lose if you ask?  It sounds like you have lots of experience. You’ll never know if you don’t.

    I really hope things get sorted soon and that you get some stability with your housing.