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I never go on holiday and it gets me depressed

MarzyMas98

Hi I'm in my 40's and I am autistic and I never go on holiday. I have no family to go with and I really get jealous when everyone I know says they've been here , there and everywhere  and I just feel whys it never my chance to go away. I can't travel alone as I have learning disabilities and can't follow directions and have no common sense whatever that is and I would love to go to Devon or Northumberland or Scotland. But I have nobody who would want to take me and I live very far from these places and I can't travel alone.

I feel so jealous when people can go on multiple holidays in a year, I haven't been anywhere, I feel like I'm the only one who never goes away. 

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  • Hello,

    I was in Devon last month as I went to London to see a play and used the sleeper train. I was alone but booked assistance to help me on and off the trains. The play was a sensory performance and the staff were very helpful. My point is that there is help out there so please do not feel you must struggle. I was also given a free, sensory pack by Great Western Railway to help me relax when on the train. I also wear a Sunflower lanyard which helps staff know I may need extra help. I have tried asking people to come with me but I go alone but I see this as a strength as it allows me to gain confidence and the freedom to explore. London is so much more positive about disability's and I have met some great people there. Please do look in to a rail trip to Devon and what support is available from the rail companies.       

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  • Hello,

    I was in Devon last month as I went to London to see a play and used the sleeper train. I was alone but booked assistance to help me on and off the trains. The play was a sensory performance and the staff were very helpful. My point is that there is help out there so please do not feel you must struggle. I was also given a free, sensory pack by Great Western Railway to help me relax when on the train. I also wear a Sunflower lanyard which helps staff know I may need extra help. I have tried asking people to come with me but I go alone but I see this as a strength as it allows me to gain confidence and the freedom to explore. London is so much more positive about disability's and I have met some great people there. Please do look in to a rail trip to Devon and what support is available from the rail companies.       

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