Will I ever escape the feeling of loneliness?

[Anonymous]

So I’m autistic and I coming out of a relationship. I have certain characteristics due to my autism that she simply can’t handle. Anyways it was bigger then the relationship to me it was not being alone having someone there. So now I’m back single being alone I have no friends so this relationship represented a bright spot in a dark world for me. Having the form of autism that I do severely hinders social interactions. So now that it’s over it’s like a prisoner being walked to solitary confinement. The prisoner is alone days and nights in a 4x4 cell with their thoughts there’s not a difference with my form of autism except the 4x4 cell but the isolation feels like solitary confinement. I don’t have the social skills to drag me out of this I wish I did it would be awesome but I didn’t meet her until I was 29 and I didn’t even do that good of a job she admitted how socially awkward I was.

[Wonderingguyy]

I know this feeling seems bigger than you, but it won’t last forever. I know you think your social abilities due to your disorder won’t allow you to get out there and meet people, but don’t let it rule you. Prove yourself wrong, don’t let your fear or your label control your life. I know it would be hard, but take baby steps to put yourself out there a bit and start chatting to people. Do you like games? You could join a gaming community online. This goes for any hobbies you may have. It will be easier communicating with people who share your interests. If you like reading you could join a local book club, if you like a sport, join a sports team, even going to the gym you could meet people. Even just getting out of your room could help- go for a walk to clear your mind, distract yourself with doing things you enjoy and don’t be so down on yourself. Changing your attitude/ what you do with your day, will help you mentally and may lead to meeting some people and making friends.