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Auldyin
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Yesterday, 12:20 pm

Hi, I've just registered, and would like a little help to find the best avenues to pursue for someone in my position.

I'm 79 yrs old and it only occured to me that I might be 'on the spectrum' about 10 or 12 years ago, which, after a few years of introspection I have now decided that I am.
I suspect that thousands of you have been on a similar road for a long time, (but maybe not quite as long as me!)

To survive this long, I am obviously on the higher end of the spectrum, but I have always struggled with close relationships and after a lifetime of trying to fit in, I have finally found a place of peace and tranquility by realising that life can be very nice on your own.

HOWEVER ! I wouldn't mind making contacts with a few like minded souls.



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Yesterday, 1:18 pm

Auldyin wrote:
HOWEVER ! I wouldn't mind making contacts with a few like minded souls.

That sounds like an excellent reason to frequent Wrong Planet!

Just keep in mind that it is not real-time.


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Yesterday, 2:42 pm

Welcome aboard Auldyin.
(I bear a surprising resemblance to bigyin...lol)



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Yesterday, 5:34 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!


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Yesterday, 5:42 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet Auldyin ...hope you have many future safe landings here .. ...
Am kinda wondering about your OP ( opening post)..figuring your made it to your age ... 8)
A few of us might seek guidance from you ...? Maybe what are you doing right , that got you to your Age. 8O .... :D Thank you for tinding this planet


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Yesterday, 6:46 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet! :)


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