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Of course it is - drop by for a chat whenever it's convenient 

It's so nice to talk to you I'm just trying to make friends with people that understand me. I'll catch up with you tomorrow if thats ok 

Nice to meet you Lilibeth. 

In case you didn't guess, I'm also female. I was lucky to not have learning difficulties when I was young, but I always felt "different" in a way I can't really describe. I had an imaginary friend when I was very little - I don't remember this, but my parents told me when I was a bit older and had forgotten about it. They said I used to open the living room door to let her in and my gran would ask why I was doing that - she probably thought I was a bit strange! 

I've always found it difficult to make and keep real friends and now I only have one who I feel understands me, apart from my husband . I met him just before my 16th birthday and we got married when I was 18, so we've known each other 40 years this year. I'm pleased to hear you're getting married - having someone I trust to share everything with has helped me so much.

I like monkeys and Owls too. I've always liked animals and we used to have lots of pets - cats, hamsters, rabbits, birds, fish etc. But we're not allowed to have pets in the flat where we live now.

I found working quite difficult when I was younger. I was always getting upset because I thought people were angry with me or didn't like me and I left a lot of jobs because of this,  or because I just found it too stressful.

The longest job I've had was for 5 years - that was when I was a part time special needs teaching assistant and I did an NVQ in learning support when I was there. I was told that I was very sensitive to the needs of the pupils I worked with, who were aged between 7 and 10. I think now that I might have understood them better because I am "different"

When I got into my thirties I got more confident as I learned how to deal with other people better. I got a job in accountancy and did accounting courses at college. I struggled with learning in a classroom, but when I did a distance learning course where I studied at home with regular 1 to 1 support from a tutor I did much better. 

I work for a small company now where I usually manage fairly well.  I am able to work independently so I don't have to talk to other people much unless I want to. I don't have to make up excuses for not going to the work Christmas party now either - nobody seems to mind, they're mostly quite easy going.

I like reading, surfing the Internet and going for walks by the sea, and I love food - we don't go out for meals very often but we sometimes try a new recipe or get a takeaway at the weekend as a treat. 

I hope this long post hasn't been too boring.

Take care 

Pixie 

Hi Pixie, I was told I had learning difficulties as a very young child they said they didn't like to label at 25 I finally got a diagnosis of Autism I know feel a lot happier because I now know what's different about me to my peers. I am female I don't work and don't socialise well only go with somebody like my mum or fiance I'm getting married next March I met my Fiance at school then lost touch then got back in touch through Facebook. I love monkeys and owls I like to do adult colour and puzzles and spending time with my niece. 

Hi Lilibeth

Could you tell us a little bit more about yourself?  I expect from your name that you're female?  When did you get your diagnosis?  What are you interested in and what do you like doing? 

I'm a 55 year old "Aspie" (person with aspergers) but only recently found this out. I'm always happy to chat to other people on this forum. 

Hope you find some friends you can share experiences with and enjoy chatting with. 

All the best, 

Pixie