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Would someone chat with me for about 20 minutes? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by A5623@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world

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I am socially isolated.

It has been over 6 years.

I am lonely and rarely speak to other humans... I need a human to converse with.

Just 10 to 20 minutes, I am not looking for friendship because I don't think I have it in me to maintain a friendship.

I just need someone to talk to... this way I will stay sane

I am cuckoo for cocoa puffs

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[–] Mowcherie@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

ASD is really tough. The social isolation that can come with it is hard on people. Wishing you good luck in getting a chat.

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[–] A5623@lemmy.world [S] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

Thank you, I have realized that it is a lonely disease (to me it is a disease)

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[–] Mowcherie@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

It's right in the name: disorder. If someone isn't disordered by it, maybe a term like 'neurodivergent' is better.

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