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Joined: 24 Mar 2021
Age: 24
Gender: Female
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Location: The Netherlands

24 Mar 2021, 5:07 pm

Hello everyone,

I'm Laura! A little bit about me: I'm a 20-year-old woman living in the Netherlands. I've also lived in Switzerland and the United States (New Jersey, to be specific) for a couple years. I was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 13. I'm currently studying to become a veterinary assistant. Did a bit of pre-med/psychology before, but it was way too stressful for me personally and I didn't really fit in at that university. I adore animals, music (pop, R&B, house), going on walks with my 2 dogs (Coco and Nikki are their names), and reading romance and thriller books.

Social contact has always been a difficult thing for me. I've been quite the loner my entire life. I've never had any friends except my ex-fiancé. We dated seriously from 2019-2020, but he ultimately broke up with me via text without giving me a valid explanation. Words cannot describe how much that experience has traumatized me. I'm a bit more hesitant to enter social relationships now, which I think is a shame. COVID-19 also has isolated me from going out and making friends. I'm hoping this website can give me some positive experiences so I can get out of my shell again and regain my self-confidence. I'm also hoping to make some friends and learn more about everyone's experiences and ideas.

Velorum
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24 Mar 2021, 5:11 pm

Hi Laura - welcome to the forum

Lots of positive experiences on here in relation to finding ways to get to where you want to be

Sounds like an interesting and rewarding career path that your on

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24 Mar 2021, 6:10 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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24 Mar 2021, 6:13 pm

Welcome to WP!

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24 Mar 2021, 6:16 pm

Hello. Welcome to Wrong Planet. Take a seat and enjoy.

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25 Mar 2021, 9:24 am

Welcome to WP! I think you can find some positive experiences here.

P.S. Cats are better!! ^{Just ask them!}

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25 Mar 2021, 12:18 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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25 Mar 2021, 2:47 pm

Hello and welcome.

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26 Mar 2021, 3:27 am

welcome to WP.

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26 Mar 2021, 6:04 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet .

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