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Everywhere I go, I feel like I don't belong

sleepy

sleepy

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My name is Jonny, I am 28 years old, and I am in the process of receiving my autism diagnosis. I've always felt different, but I was raised in a perfectly usual, dull English family who assumed I was just eccentric and shy. If I'm not autistic, there is for sure something in my mind that is 'not quite right', which I am yet to define.

I love to make detailed artwork, watch horror films, listen to different kinds of music and spend as much time away from other people as possible! I've always felt like I don't belong in this world, and would love to immerse myself in a community that feels the same. I hope that there is room for me in this community, and I very much look forward to mingling with the rest of the people on this site (I love forums!).
 
Hi and welcome. How you are does seem to fit with aspects of some people's experience of autism. Hard not to feel like an alien when our social ways and processing may be quite different from a neurotypical person, who expects us to act like them, or thinks we have intuitive social communication skills, which we may not have. It's good that you are here, glad you found us, I hope you will join in discussions or post your own threads here.
 
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Welcome. Some of us have changed over the years. I have encountered some very accepting people, now friends, or in a bike club with acquaintences who seem honestly pleased to see me. I have socially matured.
 
Feeling like you are "there" but more of an observer out in the "periphery" is normal. Struggling to be part of a conversation,...stumbling over people,...not getting to say what you want to say, when you want to say it,...and when you do, not getting the reaction you were expecting. On the other hand,...sometimes not having the distractions of others allows you to focus on things you otherwise couldn't. It is a double-edged sword, for sure,...a gift and a curse,...and depending upon your specific situation, you can be thankful for your autism,...or it can be painful. As I've said to many others here,...welcome to the club.
 
When I read the title, I thought, "Well, yeah, that's part of being autistic..." but then I saw that you're new here and not diagnosed yet so this makes sense. Welcome! :)
 
Welcome.
As I've seen others post here, "you've found your tribe."

I never socially matured, and it doesn't bother me.
As far as the world, I've always felt I'm in it, but not of it.
And there is most certainly room for you in this community! :tulip:
 
hey @sleepy,
I am sleepy, too, most of the time… Insomniac here.

I have really enjoyed sharing and seeing other people’s artwork here on the forum. You could definitely consider joining in some of the threads or even starting your own. Here’s one that’s been pretty fun where we are essentially trading artwork back-and-forth with each other:
Thread 'The Art Remix Thread!'
The Art Remix Thread!
 
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