I'm jealous of NTs from the point of view that all three of my brothers have been able to have had good jobs. Maybe not all the time, but enough where they've had enough money to pay a mortgage and have their own houses.
I'm one of those aspies that long for security and stability, and it's two of those things that one doesn't have with renting, and lack of money, because one doesn't know all the finer social rules of being in the NT club - the bare essentials for getting a job here in Sydney. I've never seen paid work since leaving school, and feel that my asperger's has pretty much destroyed most of my meaningful social and occupational life.
This place is very focused on the outgoing, partying, funny, witty, and busy Neurotypical. One having asperger's syndrome is a real no goer here. I feel most of the time that I'm an outcast, and ICollectWatches just couldn't of nailed it better.
ICollectWatches wrote:
Yes.
I have acquaintances. I'd like to have friends.
I have a roof over my head. I don't own it, not because I haven't earned enough money, but because being depressed and lonely has made me spend all my money trying to buy happiness. Or at least entertainment.
My home is cluttered with all the aforementioned happiness-buying. I'd like to have people in my life rather than things.
I'd like to have help when I need it. I'd like to have people who are close enough that I feel I can call them when I need help. I'd like to have someone living with me, to keep me company and to help when I need it.
I'd like to have places to go and people to see. I'd like the photos I take to have people in them.
I'd like to have something non-pathetic to answer when someone asks what I do with my free time.