WolfSpirit
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Okay, I can't fall asleep until I say this. Some people's distress here is too much for me not to address tonight.
I'm creating a new thread since I've seen this issue raised in several threads and places, by multiple people. The issue of finding life too difficult and overwhelming to do anything but endure and wish for it to quit.
Tomorrow I'll add to this thread and post more direct and thorough stuff, but for tonight I just wanted to let people experiencing this feeling of being "trapped" into living, know that I hear you, I've been there, I get it, and also, it is possible to find your way out of this feeling and experience. It's hard, and a lot of work (I know, the last thing you want to do is hard work! Life is hard enough as it is), and may take waaay too long to achieve, but it is possible. I've done it.
For those who can't access support services, or find them in the first place, I think many people here can relate to your struggle and frustration. COVID has made things even more difficult than usual in this regard, as many places have restricted services, or hours, or are closed completely. Which is to say nothing of those who are too intimidated by the foreignness and complexity of autism to be taught how to help us. I don't have any answers for that, just empathy and compassion. I've had to fight for all the services I've gotten, and had to do as much teaching as I have received support. Most of the support I've received has been because someone has decided to go out of their way, and outside their job description. I wish I could explain what made them want to do that, but I can't.
Anyways, as I said, more later, but for now just know you've been heard, and you've been understood. There are many people here for you to help you keep taking that next step towards a brighter, better, worthwhile future.
Oh, and you matter.
I'm creating a new thread since I've seen this issue raised in several threads and places, by multiple people. The issue of finding life too difficult and overwhelming to do anything but endure and wish for it to quit.
Tomorrow I'll add to this thread and post more direct and thorough stuff, but for tonight I just wanted to let people experiencing this feeling of being "trapped" into living, know that I hear you, I've been there, I get it, and also, it is possible to find your way out of this feeling and experience. It's hard, and a lot of work (I know, the last thing you want to do is hard work! Life is hard enough as it is), and may take waaay too long to achieve, but it is possible. I've done it.
For those who can't access support services, or find them in the first place, I think many people here can relate to your struggle and frustration. COVID has made things even more difficult than usual in this regard, as many places have restricted services, or hours, or are closed completely. Which is to say nothing of those who are too intimidated by the foreignness and complexity of autism to be taught how to help us. I don't have any answers for that, just empathy and compassion. I've had to fight for all the services I've gotten, and had to do as much teaching as I have received support. Most of the support I've received has been because someone has decided to go out of their way, and outside their job description. I wish I could explain what made them want to do that, but I can't.
Anyways, as I said, more later, but for now just know you've been heard, and you've been understood. There are many people here for you to help you keep taking that next step towards a brighter, better, worthwhile future.
Oh, and you matter.