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Hello - Any younger people here - 18-25? - New here :)

star_cat567

Hello,

I'm new to these forums and I'm honestly just looking to connect with like-minded people. (I go on a bit so if you finish to the end maybe that means we'll get along ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ )

I'm 18, later diagnosed at 16 when I very much would have benefitted from being diagnosed earlier (I went to an all girls school where the SEND department was lacking and very dismissive whilst being bullied/ostracised - etc etc)

I've always struggled with friendships, making and maintaining, but I found that I connect a lot easier with other neurodivergent people. My closest friends in secondary school also had mental health struggles and autism or adhd. But since we've all grown a bit older we've also naturally drifted apart which honestly still hurts a bit, since I struggled a ton trying to get into colleges and fitting in. Now I'm doing online college, trying to prepare for potential uni or music college. 

I was quite a bit of a 'shut-in' between 16-17 as I was getting diagnosed. My mental health suffered and so did my opportunities for making friends. I still struggle today, so if there are any other young people like me that may've experienced/experiencing similar stuff to me, I honestly just wanna connect/potentially be friends. Especially if we have common interests: (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

Music: Rock, Metal, j-rock, internet stuff, going into deep-dives to discover new cool stuff

I also play guitar and bass Guitar⋆⭒˚.⋆  

Videogames: indie/rpg/horror/fantasy/fun stupid stuff

Learning languages specifically Japanese (yes I'm a bit of a nerd)

Reading

The idea of travelling when I'm prepared and ready to discover the world ( ◡̀_◡́)ᕤ

(I'm a shy person, so don't be afraid to say hi as I might be just as nervous as you :) )

  • Welcome I also like reading, I've read Holly Jackson, powerless series by Lauren Roberts and Jon's by Frieda McFadden to name a few

  • Hello

    Welcome to the community forum.

    42 years old female who is a part of a group called *Estuary Ladies* — a friendly social group for women. No membership needed. We meet for talks, art, crafts and trips, but it’s all optional so you can just drop in when you feel like it.

    I started going after volunteering at the library before COVID in 2020. I’m a regular now and still take the train to the two big libraries. I love reading — mostly fiction and non-fiction.

    Craft-wise I enjoy making cards and bookmarks, and I paint ceramics sometimes.

    Listening to music.

    Ages ago I was in the Netherlands and managed to read a Dutch restaurant menu. 

    I'd struggled to make friends as well. At first I'm nervous.

    Welcome to be my friend. 

    Age is a number. 

  • Hello and welcome to the online community!  It's great to have you here!  There are a wide range of people here of all ages, cultures and interests so I'm sure you'll find many people you can connect with!