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maggiereckless1
maggiereckless1 Community member Posts: 17 Listener
in Start here and say hello!
Hi my name is Maggie and I’m 27 years old I have aspergers deaf in one ear and renal reflux I’ve come on here to ask for advice as I have just moved to Torquay and I’m struggling to me new friends it’s made me so down and depressed I have no clue what to do 
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @maggiereckless1
    Welcome to the community! Have you tried looking around the area/online/newspaper to see if there are any local groups or clubs you might be interested in? :)
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  • maggiereckless1
    maggiereckless1 Community member Posts: 17 Listener
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    Yes I have I meet them then they seem to not wanna talk to me or just make excuses lol
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm sure trustworthy people will come into your life soon :) we are all a friendly bunch on here so don't hesitate to ask for further support or if you just want  a chat :)
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  • maggiereckless1
    maggiereckless1 Community member Posts: 17 Listener
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    Thank you I was quite nervous to ask about making new friends :)
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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @maggiereckless1 and welcome to the community! I hope you're able to make friends on the community or find local groups. Do you work at all? You could always try to establish friendships there :)
    Scope

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  • maggiereckless1
    maggiereckless1 Community member Posts: 17 Listener
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    Thank you I hope so too it’s makimg me abit down xo
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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Community member Posts: 6,388 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello @maggiereckless1 Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Sorry to hear your not too good. All I can say we are here to help and give you any support we can.

    Reading your post. Sorry what has happened . Understanding why when meeting new people. It is never easy and difficult.

    I can only say we as a community never judge any body. You are among friends here.

    Have a suggestion have you looked at your local community centre or even health centre or Doctors. Often have community groups on.

    I hope I can give you some reassurance it is finding the right contacts and support. Another for me. I have mental health, disabilities was volunteering. If you feel like doing that.

    I have trouble mixing. Have deafness as well. So found my volunteering helps.

    Please take care. We as a community are here to listen.

    @thespiceman




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  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,671 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @maggiereckless1 :) 
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