Friendships are hard and post-diagnosis

Hey everyone, 

I am recently diagnosed autistic (have known my whole life but was diagnosed with OCD instead). Since getting my diagnosis I have found it really difficult to mask, which in a lot of ways is really good but in other ways it’s making me realise that actually I don’t really have any friends who know the real me. 

I’m 26 and have 0 social life, I basically just go to work and uni then come home again… I was wondering how you all find adult friendships when being autistic, as I often find them quite draining/ confusing but also I feel lonely. 

I’d love if there was a big group just for autistic women to make pals in, and I’m going to have a look at some groups in my local area I can maybe attend if they are online, as getting public transport can put me off going out really easily. 

Anyway, this is my first post on here and I hope you all have a lovely day :) 

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  • Hi! I'm 22 and was late diagnosed last year. I have always struggled with friendships, but especially more since being diagnosed. I feel like my partner is the only one who knows me fully and that i am comfortable with. Although i have her, i still feel lonely as i only have one friend i made at university. So i can relate to your feelings about going out and meeting people, as my preferred way to talk to people is online

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  • Hi! I'm 22 and was late diagnosed last year. I have always struggled with friendships, but especially more since being diagnosed. I feel like my partner is the only one who knows me fully and that i am comfortable with. Although i have her, i still feel lonely as i only have one friend i made at university. So i can relate to your feelings about going out and meeting people, as my preferred way to talk to people is online

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