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SBSpIMuleX
SBSpIMuleX Scope Member Posts: 30 Connected
stu here age 40, gay and signed off under mental health for the last 5 years or so with anxiety, depression and bipolar and more recently diagnosed with autism, aspergurs syndrome after it being missed and ignored all thru school and college life, also volunteer in a scope chairty shop and have over the last few years worked upto lead volunteer level 2 and so proud of myself

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 52,471 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @SBSpIMuleX welcome, it's a shame your diagnosis wasn't picked up for all those years.
    Congrats on getting level 2 lead.
    There are lots of us to natter to on the forum, all different topics of conversations. Take a peek in coffee shop under categories 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,562 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hello and welcome @SBSpIMuleX it's great to have you join, thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. 

    I'd say that is something to be proud of certainly, what do you enjoy most about volunteering in a Scope charity shop? :)

    If you'd like to have a look around the rest of the forum please do feel free, here's a few of the best places to get started:

    • Recent discussions is where you'll find all the latest conversations our members are having
    • The categories page shows all the different topics for discussion
    • The virtual coffee lounge is a place to chat, get to know other members, and play games too


    I hope this community can act as a place of support for you, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything. 

    Alex

    Online Community Coordinator
    Scope

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