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Hi! I would love to chat. I'm 24, I love hiking, nature and science. I used to love reading though I haven't read much in recent years (maybe something I need to take up again). 

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). 

That's fascinating. I have always wanted to see the Himalaya as well (though for me the mountains are what fascinates me most). 

Hi, Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen your reply. 

Yes, please share the comments on PhDs with your son if you think it might be helpful from him. I wanted to share to avoid other people getting into a similar situation to me- it is so easy to be taken advantage of if (like me) you are passionate about your subject and get hyperfocused on the research/project aspect of it to the exclusion of other things. 

I've only been to Oxford once, but like you say studying there probably has a lot of similarities to studying in Cambridge- Did your son enjoy studying in Oxford? 

Cambridge is such a nice place to visit :). Aromi is nice :), I love their ice cream. Mum and I actually ate there when we first went to Cambridge for my interview. I also really love the market and the food on the market in Cambridge (especially the baked goods). 

Yes, I know Open Air- they were always super friendly and had great equipment. Unfortunately, the last I saw was that they are closing permanently, which is sad. I suspect it might be due to the pandemic. 

Are there any particular camping gear websites and youtube reviewers that you like looking at? In the past I've mainly researched gear when I was planning to replace/buy a piece of kit, but looking at gear could be a fun activity- it would allow me to dream about future trips. 

I'm really glad my Mum and I understand each other so well- we are very alike and like you say, I think that can be a huge advantage. My dad is very different - I don't have that much of a relationship with him, partly because my parents divorced when I was young, but probably also because we are quite different. It is very hard for him to understand the struggles I am facing- He can just "switch off" any circular thoughts and any stress and anxiety... he doesn't understand that not everyone can simply decide to switch on "relaxed mode" and not worry about everything... So he struggles to understand why I am finding it so hard to cope and he does get frustrated with me and can (usually without meaning to) make some hurtful comments.

I'm glad that your son is enjoying his time abroad! I hope he manages to sort out the paperwork soon!! 

I really enjoy talking to you too!! 

Yes - they’re on Twitter - though they’re not that keen on it. They have a small group of close  friends online that they’re really close to though and it’s a very supportive and neurodiverse group. 

Is your eldest on twitter? Good place to find autistic people talking about autism, but will also find non-binary autistic people (and non-autistics of course).  Neurodiversity is diverse in many many ways, good to see.

Is your eldest on twitter? Good place to find autistic people talking about autism, but will also find non-binary autistic people (and non-autistics of course).  Neurodiversity is diverse in many many ways, good to see.

Yes - they’re on Twitter - though they’re not that keen on it. They have a small group of close  friends online that they’re really close to though and it’s a very supportive and neurodiverse group.