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FriendlyNPC

Hello,

I'm normally too nervous to post online but this seems like a safe space, so I'm trying to be brave and give this a go. I hope I can add something worthwhile to the community and make some positive connections.

How have you all found this community? Please share your feelings and experiences with me if you want to.

To do my due diligence:
I was diagnosed as autistic just before my 40th birthday after a long journey of self-discovery.

I like reading sci-fi and fantasy, gaming, trying to make games, mental health, football, cats, macro photography and not having the mental capacity to remember all of the things that I like in one sitting.

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  • Good afternoon from America, FriendlyNPC!

    I started lurking here years ago when I suspected I was Autistic (I was diagnosed around age 30), then joined about a year ago. I’m not sure if there are any American forums like this one, but this one was easy to find. Actually, the slight cultural differences between here and there have been fascinating to discover (such as I just learned that our go-to definition of “solicitation” is much different here than in the UK lol).

    One note is that yes, this is a very safe place to speak your mind, but sometimes sensitive subjects do come up. For example, given the situation I’m in, I often bring up the concerning political climate taking over my country. That is obviously a very divisive subject. Disagreements do happen, but luckily most are civil. Just try to be respectful and if you ever do feel singled out or attacked, let a moderator know immediately! I feel as though they are pretty quick to act when we ask for help.

    I’m glad you are trying to be brave! Keep it up!

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  • Good afternoon from America, FriendlyNPC!

    I started lurking here years ago when I suspected I was Autistic (I was diagnosed around age 30), then joined about a year ago. I’m not sure if there are any American forums like this one, but this one was easy to find. Actually, the slight cultural differences between here and there have been fascinating to discover (such as I just learned that our go-to definition of “solicitation” is much different here than in the UK lol).

    One note is that yes, this is a very safe place to speak your mind, but sometimes sensitive subjects do come up. For example, given the situation I’m in, I often bring up the concerning political climate taking over my country. That is obviously a very divisive subject. Disagreements do happen, but luckily most are civil. Just try to be respectful and if you ever do feel singled out or attacked, let a moderator know immediately! I feel as though they are pretty quick to act when we ask for help.

    I’m glad you are trying to be brave! Keep it up!

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