@soundoftheforest: I have some pretty amazing people in my life that I really love. I’m really grateful how much they’ve taught me about friendships in for including me in groups! #autisticadult #autism #autistic
I am in multiples of these group chats with you and you are killing it at group chat!!
2026-06-23 02:49:17
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Parker :
When in doubt, heart their message. It's a good way to interact and acknowledge without being "too much"
2026-06-23 04:22:43
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Nikki :
If someone noticed how much I like pickles, and was kind enough to bring me pickles, we would be friends forever.
2026-07-04 18:33:17
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Tiffany Noel :
I need more autistic friends
2026-06-24 20:27:45
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charlotte earle :
Start with a DnD group. there's a whole rulebook on how to interact with the group!
Also shiny math rocks
2026-06-23 08:57:59
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McDownBad :
I think a lot of times people just like you for you and it’s the outlier moments like when your very charged in any emotional direction happy/sad/mad that it’s most needed for you to understand how to best curb your gut instinct for mood of the group as a whole. It’s those moments that happen the least often, but still a jump in intensity that stick out the most in people’s minds, ironically.
2026-07-03 13:51:26
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Pidgey :
It took years for me to find a group of friends I’m comfortable around, and even now I still enjoy hanging in the periphery at group events. I like to observe and sometimes join in which makes group chats enjoyable since generally the people I’m in chats with don’t care that I drop in and out randomly
2026-06-23 02:58:15
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I eat toenails :
second
2026-06-23 02:44:34
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vron :
wow... I just had a galaxy brain moment, I thought I was ok with groups for so many years but that was only because I had a "job" I could focus on: event planner/coordinator. Now I'm too burnt out to function in large groups and have reverted to low-impact hangouts with 1-2 friends max 😂
2026-06-23 06:24:37
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Gabby babs :
hey there sweet girl I dont know if you will see this and if you do there is no need to respond I just want you to know that I have a daughter named Ophelia she has autism as well and she is 9 years old, she LOVES to watch your videos about you talking about your struggles with autism and navigating life. she often feels left out and like no one understands whats going on in her world but she says " she understands my brain mama" so thank you for giving my girl something i couldnt. keep being you because you are PERFECT ❤️
2026-06-23 05:54:34
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Buleste :
Yeah. Late diagnosed and gone 50 years without knowing social situations. managed on some levels but yeah.
I'm glad you're able to observe and engage.
2026-06-23 03:48:51
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Pattern Seeking Selkie (Jenna) :
have you ever used the Marco polo app? it's asynchronous video chatting and it's been THE BEST EVER for having convos with friends (even group convos) without the pressure of maintaining eye contact and other social rules at the same time
2026-06-23 03:19:45
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Cassandra :
I don't have autism, but dealing with groups is too much. It makes me feel overwhelmed to the point that my face heats up and it gives me a headache.
2026-06-28 00:57:49
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Yo snow mama🇨🇦 :
I do group events but I generally just talk with 1-2 people at a time. More than that is too much. And when everyone starts talking I get quiet and just people watch, I think that’s okay. And if it isn’t then maybe they should stop inviting me. 😂
2026-06-23 02:48:39
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orkeva :
I pretty much have given up socializing.
2026-06-25 22:08:07
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coraaa L :
hii your videos help me so much
2026-06-23 02:46:43
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I am me 🍉 🇨🇦 :
! progress! yay! happy for you. ❤️I am 56, and related to this a bit too much. hehe
mind, mine has the added bonus of having chronic health issues that have kept me in my home for ... oh. 5 years. so if I can ever escape? I will DEFINITELY need my social butterfly of a husband to cling too!
2026-06-25 19:04:18
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Karlie 🇨🇦🏳️🌈🧡 :
I feel 100% of this.
2026-06-23 02:52:41
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😵💫 That's Wack 😵💫 :
same sis same
2026-06-27 21:55:48
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Rowan (they/them) :
Sometimes I see creators I think I would get along with but I don't wanna be weird and parasocial so I just. watch and scream internally.
Anyway my favorite moth is cecropia at the moment
2026-07-01 15:16:43
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Slick McGee :
Your energy is amazing, thank you so much for sharing your stories!!!
2026-06-23 09:51:57
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cortily :
as a fellow autistic, it so hard reading social cues and reading other people’s feelings without projecting my own and i always feel like everyone is annoyed by me 😔
2026-06-23 05:46:07
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battyisbest :
People-ing is hard! I get overwhelmed in groups. so many rules!
2026-06-25 11:26:04
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ChellyK :
I truly feel this as well. 1:1 I can focus on ques more. I usually just go to animals. 😅
2026-06-23 02:51:31
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