I tend to avoid social media. I don't even really know how to use it; but when I'm on here, I see that whole "community" thing that I'm not very familiar with.
Like people getting support when they're down and all that.
Sometimes I try to imagine
myself getting that.
"You are a great person."
"You are worthy of love."
etc.
But if it were me, I know it would just feel empty. How could any of you possibly know me?
You aren’t alone in your perspective. There are of course levels of knowing someone else, and spending time chatting with someone online and reading their thoughts and communications is such a level.
“Know thyself” is the beginning of wisdom according to the Oracle of Delphi which is hard enough. To truly know another person seems impossible to me.
I'd say I know myself pretty well, I think my #autism diagnosis was more for "there are other people like you" than "this is what you are"
And I'd be happy to settle for much less than to truly know a person.
I'd like to just have someone to have an actual conversation with once-in-a-while.
So, thanks for responding. I appreciate it.
Thanks. That's good to know. Maybe the hard part really is just to stay out there and keep shouting into the wind.
The problem is, I have a tendency to keep to myself for months at a time.
I'm a bit in the middle of a burnout, so I can't even guarantee I'll open this browser back up in the next month.
I guess one day at a time. This has been the most pleasant day I've had on social media, like ever.
That question is a weird one. Hobbies are hard to pin down, because what I love to do is make things that people find useful.
To that end, I've learned to crochet, leatherwork, some wood construction, I'm kinda learning to weld (slowly), I have basic programming knowledge, some automotive stuff. I can't even remember it all.
Interests: Psychology, philosophy, sociology, religion, etc.
I'm a jack of all trades master of none type.
@fictionalbutnot@actuallyautistic I’d go search the hashtags for this interests here and find some posts you like and say something nice or ask a good question! You’ll make friends in no time.
@fictionalbutnot@jamesrylandmiller@actuallyautistic Not going to tag them directly (so that you can go follow them if you want to), but there are fiber arts groups who want to know about your crochet work
It is nice here! Follow some hashtags, and just listen in if that’s where you’re comfortable
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