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User Profile: CoasterChild379
CoasterChild379 January 19th

I was cleaning today and found a box in my closet. Inside were several friendship necklaces each one from someone who was a “best friend” at one point in my life. There are about five of them, and every one of those friendships ended in being hurt, abandoned, or betrayed.

I know autism can make forming and maintaining friendships difficult, but this feels different than just drifting apart. These were relationships where I was deeply attached and things ended in ways that were actively painful.

I’m wondering if other autistic people have experienced something similar, or if this is something others recognize.

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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 January 20th

@CoasterChild379

I'm sorry this happened to you and the friendships ended badly.

Never let anyone make you feel less.

Or that your autism is a problem.

You are worthy of friendships and you have as much worth and value as anyone else, and it's their loss, if they cannot see it 💚

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User Profile: willingJackfruit8161
willingJackfruit8161 January 21st

I don't collect friendship bracelets or anything but I can relate to you alot.

I've had people betray me in hurtful ways, but it feels like I'm the weirdo for caring as much as I do.

It's tougher for us, but we get through it eventually ❤️

User Profile: willingJackfruit8161
willingJackfruit8161 January 21st

I don't collect friendship bracelets or anything but I can relate to you alot.

I've had people betray me in hurtful ways, but it feels like I'm the weirdo for caring as much as I do.

It's tougher for us, but we get through it eventually ❤️

User Profile: pardonmydepr4vity
pardonmydepr4vity January 22nd

I swear samee

I've suffered a lot bcz of friends you know what I miss them a lot !

I literally feel low 24/7 I mean I miss them!

Why always me why me ???!?

User Profile: pardonmydepr4vity
pardonmydepr4vity January 22nd

I swear samee

I've suffered a lot bcz of friends you know what I miss them a lot !

I literally feel low 24/7 I mean I miss them!

Why always me why me ???!?