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Hi everyone, I have a couple of disabled friends dating back to schooldays but in more recent times the mojority of connections I have made have been able bodied people this has led to me struggling with loneliness and isolation I would like to get to know likeminded people with cerebral palsy that have a greater understanding of the situation I am faced with. I live on the Surrey Sussex boarder does anybody know of any social group that meets on a regular basis? Thank you for your help.
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“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.”
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Hi, can I ask why you need to only make friends with other disabled people, why not make friends with non-diasabled? Forgive me if you think I am being rude. I went to a special school, but I have only kept in contact with one friend and even then we are not close. And I find this a lot in society. I am constantly asked which disabled clubs do I belong to, i used for a while when I first left school. But quite honestly I grew out of them. Not to sound unkind, I needed more intellectual stimulation. Is this just me, or does anyone else feel the same? Most of my friends are non-disabled and they just except me as I am. Interested to hear other views on this matter.
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Welshjayne2021 said:Hi, can I ask why you need to only make friends with other disabled people, why not make friends with non-diasabled? Forgive me if you think I am being rude. I went to a special school, but I have only kept in contact with one friend and even then we are not close. And I find this a lot in society. I am constantly asked which disabled clubs do I belong to, i used for a while when I first left school. But quite honestly I grew out of them. Not to sound unkind, I needed more intellectual stimulation. Is this just me, or does anyone else feel the same? Most of my friends are non-disabled and they just except me as I am. Interested to hear other views on this matter.
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Sorry I hope I haven’t caused offence. I have just come across this issue before. I accept its good to compare notes and everyone should do what they feel comfortable with. Hope @JBro find the friends they are looking for.
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Hi @JBro sorry to read your feeling lonely and isolated. I've googled your area and come up with something that might be of interest link below.
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/adults/disability-and-mental-health/local-disability-groups
It might be of use and I'm guessing be more out there for you if you look on Google. Hope you find it useful. -
Yes this is exactly what I am saying is I would like more people with disability as part of my network, not that I just want to make friends with disabled people I do apologise for those of you who misunderstood. Thank you leeCal and Sandy_123 I will look into these further.
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Hopefully be useful to you and there's plenty of people here to natter to here as well.
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@JBro I have CP. Always up for a chat about all things CP or notScope
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Hi @JBro,
Hope you are well. Welcome to the community and thank you for joining us. I understand completely where you are coming from, I was in a similar position of having able-bodied friends but wanting to grow my network in terms of sharing experiences with others who could relate. I joined a wheelchair basketball group and then the online community here on Scope. Both have been brilliant experiences and have opened up my network massively. I hope you are able to find a group close to where you live which enables you to develop your network, interests and experiences. I have CP as well, happy to chat here on the community. Thank you.
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I have CP and up for a chat
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Welcome to the community @Cyruss Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. It sounds as though you have a few interests, which is great to see! What are your favourite topics to learn about?
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