@emphyrea_: people treat me like an other—is this an autistic experience or what?#autism #lonely #neurodivergent

jurbles :

it's been this way for my entire life and has only gotten worse tbh, I'm now 40 without so much as an acquaintance, like there's no one I even talk with on occasion and it makes me feel like I'm not even real

Midnight Games :

magic the gathering is my nerd out

Nicole C :

I’m looking for soul tribe too! I’m neurodivergent too and you have a genuine friend in me if you like. We have similar interests! Big sis looking for a little sis! 🥰

itdoesnt matter :

idk you seem normal. like its normal to feel alone.

Absurd Leather Goods. :

It’s caused me to self isolate intensely.

sayuchris :

that’s why i don’t like when the internet treats autism like it’s cute, they’ll look at you weird but be the same ones that “get it” but they treat you differently

Acrylicandink :

as someone with autism and adhd, just start befriending other neurodivergent people. step two: Only interact with neurotypical people if it is necessary.

a_millennial_90 :

I'm 36, married, and in the same boat with friendships. The way you describe it is spot on to a lot of my experiences through life. I was always the friend who proved their actions of being a good friend over and over. The only best friend I had growing up would still use me as a 3rd wheel. We eventually grew apart but as an adult but I'm fine with that now. The kicker here is that I'm not diagnosed with anything but then again I never got tested. 😂 To this day I still don't understand why but I don't allow it to bother me anymore. You are still young with so much life ahead of you. Through time and experience you'll learn what you truly want in friendship and relationships. Continue exploring the world and you will eventually find a new friend that can prove they care and won't judge you.

C.K. :

fellow autist here (27M), i hope all is well

Spicy ice 🇺🇸 :

My entire life.

Joshua Comeger :

I’ve struggled to make friends for most of my life. Until I got diagnosed with autism, I just thought I was broken as a human being.

Starrypixi :

Society can be cruel to the most beautiful hearts 🩷💜🥰 hugs let’s be friends!!!

CrimsonCat9 :

I'm tempted to end friendships because I just feel like I don't belong anymore. I don't have any real family either. What there is tell me im family then treat me like i dont exist/matter. Currently struggling to keep my head above water so to speak. Gonna try my best to just keep on keeping on.

doomscroller :

how can anyone bully you??? bullying you would feel like bullying a cute little puppy 🐶 😔

IMightBeRayAllen :

The group chat part breaks my heart because I’ve dealt with that so many times…I just don’t get it

FRZ BAW :

sadly, i have no friends for the same reason. all my friendship are online or long distance. don't ever blame yourself though, you will find some people who will genuinely connect with you

Lands of Theia :

bruh did we live the same life?!?! But real talk keep your head up sis. You know what you are now, and now you have a community that supports you. 😁😁😁

fire.az.soul :

It make us stronger

Caleb Bakker :

I can relate to this so damn much this is so true 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

Tomas Puhl :

I think it’s easier as an adult to find like minded people. That and my experience in the military, I found ways to connect with people as myself.

Endymion001 :

I was always the friend that would be welcome if I found out about something if I showed up but never invited.

Jonathen Rodrigue522 :

keep your head up don't let this bring you down. You are staying positive and it took courage to speak out. Keep trying and being 100% you and shine

reallyreallyblack3 :

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iv got ADHD i understand most of my friends r online