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Re: i just would love a hug 💔 (potential trigger warning)
Sounds like there's been a huge amount going on, @eylah and it's so valid that these appointments may feel emotionally-draining. Feels like you're doing your very best to be reaching out for help from different sources, which is amazing. I hope that after your final meeting today you can have some time this evening to decompress 
We are all here rooting for you and wanting to listen!
We are all here rooting for you and wanting to listen! 
Sian321
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Re: I got a habit
@Amy22 - just wanted to say that its perfectly okay to be into different things, even if it's not considered "the norm" or done by many - it definitely doesn't make you "weird" or "disgusting" at all.
as long as it doesn't harm anyone then you're all good.
try not to be too hard on yourself .
sending a big hug
Sinead
as long as it doesn't harm anyone then you're all good.
try not to be too hard on yourself
.sending a big hug
Sinead
Re: i just would love a hug 💔 (potential trigger warning)
need a hug 💔
i know it’s not the same but sending you the biggest virtual hug ever rn eylah - im always here if you need🩷
Re: i just would love a hug 💔 (potential trigger warning)
@eylah
Hey, Eylah… I hope you truly know what a warrior you are and how strong you are. We’d all love to give you a long, tight much needed hug. I hope you’re okay. 🫂 Always here for you.
Hey, Eylah… I hope you truly know what a warrior you are and how strong you are. We’d all love to give you a long, tight much needed hug. I hope you’re okay. 🫂 Always here for you.
Re: i just would love a hug 💔 (potential trigger warning)
@eylah dont ever apologise for using this space to offload!!! we aren’t at all frustrated with you either!!! sending so much love your way🩷
Re: Hopes to move forward this year
@TheNightmare
I hope you’re really proud of yourself. ☺️ You’re taking all the necessary steps to move forward as you wish. It’s okay to fall behind, we all follow our own paths. What some have at 18 some don’t have until 25. What some have at 25 some might not have until 30. Never too late to take those steps towards the life you wish to live and that’s exactly what you are doing. You’re breaking the chain of the struggle that you’ve faced the past few years, and your attempts is what counts. I know myself how hard it can feel to be stuck at home, like you’re making zero progress. Keep trying and you will get that paid role you wish for, I have absolute faith in you. These big changes come after the small changes.
I admire your attempts very much and not giving up, it’s inspired me today.
I hope you have a lovely rest of your day and we’re always here for you.
I hope you’re really proud of yourself. ☺️ You’re taking all the necessary steps to move forward as you wish. It’s okay to fall behind, we all follow our own paths. What some have at 18 some don’t have until 25. What some have at 25 some might not have until 30. Never too late to take those steps towards the life you wish to live and that’s exactly what you are doing. You’re breaking the chain of the struggle that you’ve faced the past few years, and your attempts is what counts. I know myself how hard it can feel to be stuck at home, like you’re making zero progress. Keep trying and you will get that paid role you wish for, I have absolute faith in you. These big changes come after the small changes.
I admire your attempts very much and not giving up, it’s inspired me today.
I hope you have a lovely rest of your day and we’re always here for you.
Re: i just would love a hug 💔 (potential trigger warning)
i can imagine this all feels scarey and distressing for you @eylah and hopefully you get the support you need and your mental health can get to a better place.
sending you a big virtual hug in the mean time - we are all here for you as always
sending you a big virtual hug in the mean time - we are all here for you as always
Re: Feeling a bit lost now (rant)
Thank you for sharing this with us @Amy22. I can hear what a loss this has been, especially as there are already too few places which are designed for people with autism and neurodiversity and now some are having to close due to a lack of funding. There is also a sense of frustration. Hobbies sound like a particularly useful way of connecting with other autistic and neurodiverse people.
Have you got any local support to navigate if there are any other local art and board gaming groups you could join? (whether specifically aimed at people with autism and neurodiversity or just in general). It can be particularly difficult when you have experienced the benefits, such as social use, of such spaces and want to help them stay open - let alone improve further!
Are there any other charities or spaces you would like to volunteer for? Sometimes volunteering provides social spaces too. The National Autistic Society, as well as some additional local charities, provide links to social spaces you might find in your area, which you might find helpful
Have you got any local support to navigate if there are any other local art and board gaming groups you could join? (whether specifically aimed at people with autism and neurodiversity or just in general). It can be particularly difficult when you have experienced the benefits, such as social use, of such spaces and want to help them stay open - let alone improve further!
Are there any other charities or spaces you would like to volunteer for? Sometimes volunteering provides social spaces too. The National Autistic Society, as well as some additional local charities, provide links to social spaces you might find in your area, which you might find helpful
Re: i just would love a hug 💔 (potential trigger warning)
@eylah sending so so so much love your way🩷