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Hi! I'm Lauren, I'm 23, I live in Toronto, and I was diagnosed with NLD and ADHD when I was 17. I personally feel like Asperger's is a better diagnosis for me, because I kind of hate hugs and when watching a funny movie or show, even when I think it's absolutely hysterical, I don't actually laugh. I just don't think I feel emotions quite as typically as someone with an NLD diagnosis would. I don't know!

I joined because I want to feel a sense of belonging somewhere. Literally everyone I know is neurotypical, I don't have a single NLD/Aspie/autistic friend or family member (though let's be real, I am so awkward and introverted I don't have any friends right now), and I just feel like a freaking alien crash landed from another planet in every social interaction I find myself in, so having the chance to talk to people like me sounds like a total blessing. I am super lonely and after being released from the hospital for a severe anxiety attack last night, I swore I was going to make some changes in my life and start talking to more people, even if it is only online.

I'm really looking for some people I can message back and forth, and maybe even meet up with if you're in the Toronto area (I don't know if that's allowed - if it's not, sorry!). I am awesome and funny and can hook you up with great recipes because I'm a wicked good cook. Um, I don't know, it's nice to meet you all and I hope to become active around here!

Of course it's allowed - sadly, I'm not in Toronto but I'm sure there are members who are.

Welcome

Welcome, I'm a 22 year old male from Norway (I left out my name to avoid the AA-associations ).
I'm sure you can find plenty of people to message with here!

i wish i lived in toronto. i'd happily bring a bottle of wine to a wonderful meal you cooked.

i also don't have an official AS diagnosis, but don't laugh at funny things. and i didn't learn small talk until i was 50+.

best wishes in your search for folks to hang out with. welcome to WP.

Thanks guys! I'm glad meetups are allowed, I didn't want to be in trouble after my first post. And cathylynn, that sounds great - I love wine!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome to WP.

Welcome to WP!

Thanks everyone!

Welcome! Whether or not you have autism, you are welcome here.

And one-on-one or two-on-two meetups actually sound like a cool idea to me. Too bad I live in the heartland of the United States.