Published on 12, July, 2020
Substandard educational qualifications (partly to blame = not getting over the bullying related trauma)
Never had a paid job.
No friends IRL
Manage badly without support
Hello and wellcome.
You are not a failure. I too suffer with bullying even now as an adult but I had therapy for PTSD and maybe this would be useful for you? 70% of autistic adults do not get the support they need so you are sadly, not alone. Work is not the be all end all so why not try volunteering in something that interests you?
I did try volunteering a long time ago,when first ill. I managed to cope for a week. It was helping out with the hospital library. Going round the wards. I got really stressed because of the social anxiety and not knowing how to approach people and start talking to them.Nowadays I have mobility difficulties. I've not been out on my own since the falls I had. Although I've not done voluntary work, I do try and be helpful via participation in the World community grid. Something I've done since 2005.
That's really cool, firemonkey!
You are helping the world in a very real way. All that extra electricity must cost you.
I 'm not sure about it using more electricity. Their website is currently experiencing technical problems. en.wikipedia.org/.../World_Community_Grid