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PrioMotu

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Hello, I'm a 30 y/o gay male from NYC. Born and raised here, moved upstate for college (English degree) and then moved to San Diego for grad school where I got my MA in Humanities/Mythology because probably like many of you I am kind of a big nerd. I would like to write something someday that people like enough to read. I read a lot, some science fiction stuff, but a lot of comedies or thrillers also. I also try to throw a text book in there every now and then just to stay fresh. I'm huge on video games and I'd say that I have obsessive tendencies towards broadway musicals and television series.

On to the subject at hand: I have discussed Asperger's with a previous therapist and we both said that it was more than likely a yes, as well as all the responses from the online quizzes. I have been in touch with a group here to get officially diagnosed but I can't afford to pay for it. I feel like sometimes I won't make it through life, like I will never have a decent job or a decent relationship and I feel like I need more resources or support but may not get it because I do not have the official diagnosis. I had an interview today but I told a friend that failing at so many interviews makes me want to ram my head into a wall, and of course this website would have this icon: :banghead:
 
Hi, welcome to Aspies Central!

Don't give up hope when it comes to achieving your goals. You're certainly not alone in having those feelings.
 
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Ello!Ello! Welcome to AC. We're a great place to get support hang out with others in varying stages of diagnosis. Like ICM said don't give up it takes time sometimes is there any place that might help you pay for the diagnosis? Well welcome! :)
 
Hello PrioMotu. Welcome to AC.

We do have quite a few bibliophiles here, and we have lots of ideas and stories to share on this forum. In addition, we do support Aspies well, too.

While we can't control our talents and interests, and hence, perhaps ultimately, employability; we can certainly do a lot of other things. We can work on our ideas, our dreams, and things that excite us and keep us going. We'll have to accept debt and lower material standard of living in the process, but many Aspies I know, excluding me (who have a different set of concerns from other Aspies I know), are more excited with ideas than having socially 'cool' things and is more willing to accept a lower standard of life than their peers (not so sure for you), so keep on working with your dreams, even though it sounds unrealistic.

We are all different, and this makes the world colourful. :)

Enjoy AC. :D
 
Hello there and welcome to aspiescentral.com, we're an intriguing bunch from all across the spectrum here so feel free to ask questions and answer threads at your leisure ; ]

I can wholeheartedly recommend this thread for your love of musicals! Nice black and tan kitty by the way!
 
Wow, we do have quite a bit in common, it seems. I'll be hanging out for your publication - I'd also love to be a writer. Could I read anything you've written so far?
 
Hi PrioMotu!

I also love to write, Welcome to AC. Sounds like you'll fit right in here with us. There are a great many nerds here including artsy ones as well as maths/physics/techie ones. Some, lime me, are relatively new whereas others are old timers who've been here since the beginnings of this forum. Anyhow, glad to have met you!
 

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