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Making friends online

Kate Kestrel

Hi, I’m an autistic woman and I’m looking to make friends online. In the past I haven’t felt the need for friends but in recent months I’ve been struggling with anxiety during the pandemic and I’ve started to feel a lonely and isolated. I have a loving and supportive family but recently I’ve felt it would be nice to make friends with other autistic people online. I’ve looked for friendship groups for autistic people that are purely online but haven’t found anything suitable. 
I’m an artist and my interests are art, the countryside and nature, literature, music, films and tv. I like cooking too. 
I’m married and have 2 wonderful autistic children (one male and one non-binary). 

If anyone wants to make friends on here please say hello :) 

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  • in reply to Ann :)

    Got that wrong - it’s called ‘The Tibetan Art of Serenity’.  I’ve always been interested in Tibet. We went to see the Dalai Llama do a talk years ago and ever since have always been interested in Tibet and Buddhism (although this book is connected to a ancient religion called Bon). 

  • in reply to Ann :)

    Hello :) I love walking too - and nature. Just about to go out actually to our local ancient woodland - need to get out as have been dealing with loads of annoying stuff this morning so want to get out! 
    I don’t do as much reading as I used to as well - so many other demands on me at the moment. I’m currently reading ‘The Art of Serenity’ in an attempt to deal with my anxiety. It’s a lovely book and is hugely wise and positive which is what I need right now. I’m an artist - what do you do?