How can I make friends as a homeschooler?

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This is my first post here. I've heard good things about this place and I think it's worth asking. I've been homeschooled for 4 years now, and I wouldn't want it any other way. When I was in public school, it felt like every teacher had something against me and I didn't know what it was. I very frequently found myself in the principal's office because I would burst into tears in class. I always try and convince the principal ''I don't know why I'm crying'', when really it was because of how overwhelming the environment was. My kindergarten teacher was the only teacher I feel actually cared about me. She is one of the nicest people I know, and she would always accommodate me. I'm dying to talk to her again! I had some friends, but looking back at it, I don't think they liked me that much. They never seemed to care. I don't miss public school one bit, except for one thing. I just kind of miss having people to talk to, no matter how ''fake'' they were. I absolutely love meeting new people and talking to them. I don't see myself having issues socializing, but I simply can not find anyone to talk to.

Thanks for reading. Let me know if im using this incorrectly!

I hope someone can help you with this

Oppurtinities highly depend on age and financial situation. However public local events might be a good way to meet people. Art fairs, conventions, etc. Or something less intimidating some kind of local social media/group like on Discord. I only recommend this if you're older, as well as being highly selective of information you share to other people. However I only suggest these because that's how I met two of my coolest friends.

welcome to Wrong Planet

have you thought of joining meetup groups?

do you have interests such as video games?

I find improv groups are the best. Super supportive and fun. It also teaches you to be more creative with your conversations and gives you confidence

Hello there,

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

I'm a former homeschooler and fellow aspie so I can relate to your situation.

When I was in homeschool I used to attend a social group and a bowling league. Other than that I was still alone most of the time. That is just the reality of being homeschooled.

I had a small group of friends around my own age so I didn't feel starved for socialization. But what I really missed while growing up was interacting with the opposite sex.

I think that interacting with and learning how to behave around the opposite sex should be stressed more within groups of parents that practice homeschooling. I struggled a lot with socializing with girls as a teen and young adult and I think that was a direct byproduct of isolation due to homeschooling. I mean think about it for a second, I am already starting out with a disadvantage being Autistic then you throw little no contact with the opposite sex. What the hell did you think was going to happen?

Sorry, for going off on a bit of a tangent but I think that this is an important topic that needs to be talked about more.

Anyway,

I think that joining clubs or organizations related to things that you are interested in are a great place to meet like minded people that you may get along with.

I would suggest trying lots of different groups until you find something that fits well. It took me until I was 23 to find my clan, so keep an open mind and be patient.

Good luck,

CFL