IMPORTANT!! Adult Aspie Living situations for TV

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I can just see it in my mind (go figure) Rosie O'Donnell and Barbara Walters standing outside our windows peering in trying desperately to catch a glimpse of an Aspie.

I thought that would happen.

i can picture it...Here we have the wild aspie in his/her habitat. What's that? He/she seems to be making her lunch, ladies and gentlemen! Look at the way he/she maneuvers that toaster! Fascinating... Now she/he seems to be coming toward us...and telling us to leave... Hurry, take pictures!

I've been living on my own for just over 3 years now, and I am 22 years old. I moved out because I was living in a verbally abusive living situation, which was the main source of my depression, however my parents lived in a small town with no public transportation (I am unable to drive due to epilepsy) so I was unable to seek employment and save any money at all...I was pretty much trapped in the house.

I applied for Social Security Disability, and was approved on my first try. I moved out into a small one-bedroom apartment, I have no subsidy, so I am paying full rent. My rent is $485 a month...my monthly income from SSI is $623.

My original plan was to get a job, but I've had a bit of difficulty finding one. Not because of AS, but because of my epilepsy. I am now working with a Vocational Rehab specialist and I hope to be employed soon, and even return to college.

When I moved out, I moved to the city due to the public transportation. I can get everywhere I need on the bus route, and I think learning to ride the bus and run my own errands has helped me learn to cope with my social anxiety issues a bit. I've even taken to riding the bus when stressed...Usually with headphones on.

Other perks of living in the city: Free internet. I live right near a library, and I am able to use their wireless network from my home....it is a bit instable, but for the price I don't care (And the free net is very important, because my boyfriend is in Birmingham UK...and at this moment, I couldn't afford it otherwise)

I remember before I left my mother was constantly lecturing me. She said I was causing this huge hassle to my family, because they had to move me out...but since I was obviously incapable of making it on my own and would be back in a month or so, they'd just need to move me back again....But I think I'm pretty settled It's been over 3 years, I have two cats, and my desk is just as messy as it was in my bedroom at my parents house.

Me, too, I hope they will accord you with the respectful treatment that you deserve. Break a leg, Alex, am pulling for you. Represent us proudly!

That's really great, alex. I don't like that The View show, so be sure to tell us what date to tune in