How do you really feel about the AC community?

[Undiagnosed]

I just gotta say I am really glad I found this group. I have never known a grooup of people like you all. You say the weirdest things and I can so relate! After 44 years it's Great to know I'm not the only one thinking that stragnley. And I love how people here are quick to jump in and put their two cents in on an issue. That's great support....Thanks you all.

How has being a part of this Forum been for you?

 

[smith2267]

It's been a mixed bag.
I've met people I like, and people I don't like. I've formed internet friendships, but been frustrated that nothing further is wanted.

 

[NeverEnder]

I like the community overall and have made some Internet friends from it.

I am very happy it exists because it really helps me, daily.

I learn a lot and do not feel so alone in my Aspergers.

 

[Butterfly_Lady]

I agree, I really like the daily support it get from my Aspie friends here. Especially after one of my recent encounters with a NT jerk that I was able to rise above the situation (with some encouragement) and learn from my mistake. I really don't know what I would do on a daily basis without the support I get here.

 

[Bay]

AC has allowed me to see that I am not alone, and am not strange. I am here some times more than others and there are some folks that I prefer to others, but for the most part I like and respect the members, and want to support them. Some posts break my heart, when I see the struggles that we go through, and I can relate to nearly everyone here. I understand why many of you say and do the things you do, because I so often feel the same way. I learn so much here, and am grateful for AC.

 

[Soup]

AC is the only place on the planet in which I socialize. Knowing that there are other Aspies out there by the cartload who make sense, speak a similar language to my own & can carry on an intelligible conversation has been life altering. You guys are the best!

 

[Sylar]

I've not been here long or posted a lot so while I haven't made any kind of relationships, reading through posts I've learnt that a lot of people think like I do which if comforting. It's also possibly the only forum I am a member of where I can be new and post without feeling uncomfortable.

 

[Dragon's Tooth]

I'm a bit mixed. some people I love reading their posts because they are thoughtful, logical and structured arguments with something to contribute and offer. Some people I probably would classify as the same type of person I've met in the other realms of my life. I guess it goes to show two things 1) I can't fit in properly anywhere lol and 2) we aspies are as diverse a group as any other group of humans.

 

[Laura]

I find that these guys are the only people I can really open up to. I can talk about things in my life that I've never dared speak up about before, because I thought I was a complete freakshow and would likely be ridiculed for years to come, I look on here and there's entire threads about others doing the exact same things and it's completely ordinary among us Aspies and nothing to be ashamed of! This forum is a godsend, and has really helped me through some rough times. It's also really nice to be able to talk to people who have similar interests, make friends, and just really get away from the stigma, bullying and general crapola of the NT world. We have our own little community here, and it's lovely.
I might not be online regularly due to family commitments and university, but when I am I may come on in a fragile, even depressed, state of mind, and I almost always log out happy, relaxed and at ease, having talked through any issues with a group of friends and then had a good laugh!
So, yeah, all I can say is, sorry for writing an essay, but I wanted to try and put my view across the best I could, and thank you to everyone on here, you are all wonderful

 

[tree]

Sometimes I go for a long time without posting or even reading anything on the forum,
because there are so many people. Too much input/interaction.

 

[umbrellabeach]

I find AC much more understanding, tolerant and respectful of differences than other communities, even other Aspie communities. People don't bash religion (much) here and I don't get attacked for my opinions/feelings like I do elsewhere.

 

[Jaywalker]

There are a few members who offer informative thought provoking views in their posts. The forums are also spammed by a few members who start an inordinate number of threads of inane topics. The latter members might be why so many members are active for only a short while (judging by past threads).

 

[watersprite]

Overall, I am incredibly glad to have found AC in a timely manner while/after being diagnosed with Asperger's, anxiety, nvld and synesthesia. I am amazed by some folks here, and some of those probably don't think they are amazing, wish I could talk more with others, and with some would walk in eggshells, which is stressful so those I avoid. I hope I haven't made a complete a** of myself, but that often happens with me. I hope very, very much that it does not turn towards being like another forum which shall remain nameless.

 

[SignOfLazarus]

I'd be in a lot of trouble if I hadn't come here. I feel very fortunate to be able to be involved.

 

[Harrison]

I was going stir crazy in my bubble of social interaction, then I came here. Now I'm just crazy, so I'm obviously benefitting from the experience

 

[IrishAspie]

AC has been the first place I can go where I dont feel awkward and feel that everything I say will be dismissed. I love AC,
I also love the way there is no dislike button as it makes for a friendlier environment, Judge said it in a previous thread, we have enough crap to deal with IRL and AC provides a comfortable friendly place to escape to
I read so many threads that I releate to and understand which is a massive comfort.
I am loving my time here , thank you AC.

 

[Spiller]

I found AC just in the nick of time - I was in a very bad place, felt totally alone and didn't know what was happening to me or how to get out of it. I had no-one to ask, to talk things through with, no offers of help..
It's been amazing to find such a diverse, understanding and friendly group with whom I can share my experiences, good and bad and, at the same time, learn from others, be able to share their pain and offer advice based on my own experiences. It's the first community I've ever felt a part of.
AC has literally been a life-saver for me

 

[musclecarman]

I was browsing on the internet then I found this page great to learn from other aspies and see what people like me are really like.

 

[tree]

My initial reaction was to feel creeped out over the
number of people here. Gradually I figured out that
the "membership total" in no way approximates the
number of people who are here at any one time.

 

[garnetflower13]

I find the atmosphere here restful and supportive. I am a refuge from another online community which I fled from because of the unkindness of others there. I don't visit that other place anymore at all! This is so much nicer.