Pxrpleberry 🧸🔮Dec 18, 2022

I’m 23, almost 24 in a month, and I haven’t had a friend IRL in like… I literally just counted. 6 years!? 🥲

I have recently decided that finding fellow autistic girlfriends - or at least ADHD - to unmask with IRL would be the best decision for me. But unfortunately, I have no idea how to find those friends. I never go outside. And even if I do, I don’t seem to connect with anyone. While everyone connects with everyone.

@actuallyautistic #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #neurodivergent

Show threadRiDec 18, 2022
@Pxrpleberry in my area (Netherlands) there are some organisations that organise meet-ups for autistic people. Maybe something like that exists in your area too?
Show threadPxrpleberry 🧸🔮Dec 18, 2022
@skippingmoonrocks I have thought of that, but I’m currently trying to pursue an official diagnosis, so I think they wouldn’t want someone self diagnosed. :(
Show threadRiDec 18, 2022
@Pxrpleberry I think self-diagnose is valid, and most organisations run by autistic people agree with that. If you might want to join a meet up, it's worth finding out if they accept people without diagnose i guess.
Show threadPxrpleberry 🧸🔮
@skippingmoonrocks It’s worth doing some research, thank you!
Dec 18, 2022 at 12:24pmWeb