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Loneliness as an autistic person

SummerBerries

God it's so lonely when you're autistic. No-one ever understands. I'm sobbing because the person I thought was my best friend made plans with other people for their bday. And I know they can have other friends but it stings because they're the only person I consider a friend. I'm so terrible at making friends and I'm so hurt that I wasn't invited to their bday. I'm so lonely all the time. I just want friends and nobody understands that I just physically find it impossible to engage with new people which leaves me stuck in the loop of having nobody anymore now I've left school. I'm at uni and because I commute from home I haven't made a single friend there yet either. I'm only posting this to vent really. Because I don't see how anyone can give me helpful advice when I've felt this most of my life. Just so alienated from everyone. It hurts. 

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  • Hi :) 

    I’m so sorry you’re feeling lonely. Most autistic people know this feeling well I’m sure. My son is temporarily out of college because he has social anxiety and selective mutism and felt totally isolated when at college. He just couldn’t stand being there anymore and feeling so excluded. I remember feeling this way at school and Uni too sometimes. It’s a horrible feeling. I’m sorry you are experiencing this. You’re not alone - people in this community really understand what it’s like. 
    I don’t have any answers but I just wanted to send you solidarity and support. 

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  • Hi :) 

    I’m so sorry you’re feeling lonely. Most autistic people know this feeling well I’m sure. My son is temporarily out of college because he has social anxiety and selective mutism and felt totally isolated when at college. He just couldn’t stand being there anymore and feeling so excluded. I remember feeling this way at school and Uni too sometimes. It’s a horrible feeling. I’m sorry you are experiencing this. You’re not alone - people in this community really understand what it’s like. 
    I don’t have any answers but I just wanted to send you solidarity and support. 

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