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TammyElizabeth

Hi, I’m quite new here so a bit anxious about posting but I’m 30 years old female who has autism and also suffers with OCD, depression, agoraphobia and anxiety. My interests and hobbies are animals, particularly reptiles and insects. I also like gaming, my favourite games are Fortnite, Overcooked and anything Mario. I do lots of crafts too like crochet and jewellery making, just looking to hopefully make friends who understand and who might have similar interests as I’m quite isolated and struggle with loneliness due to my agoraphobia :) 

  • Dear TammyElizabeth,

    Welcome to the community! It is really great to have you as part of the community, 

    I love the sound of your hobbies, I wish I could crochet but I knit and cannot seem to make sense of crochet. 

    I was wondering if you had ever taken a look at our https://www.autism.org.uk/autism-services-directory -there are some helpful links to support that might be available in your area. Though I understand it might be hard to access some of it due to agoraphobia but I hope there may be something helpful there for you. 

    Please reach out if you ever have any questions or want some connection from the community. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

  • Hello

    Welcome to the community forum.

    I've been on the forum on and off. Gained some friends on the website. 

    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.

     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.