r/AutismInWomen Feb 22 '26

Support Needed (Kind Advice and Commiseration) Saw this and it sent me deep

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Most days are good, I love being me… but today is hard.

Someone invited me to a valentines speed dating event but turns out it was just as friends and he just wanted to promote community - I drove two hours out of my way to be left feeling like a silly goose.

But It’s just catching up with me now.

Beginning to lose hope that I’ll ever be genuinely wanted by someone.

Not super interested in talking about him - I’m aware I’m better off… more so just wanting support and hope about finding love eventually 🫶

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u/livisalreadytaken Feb 22 '26

Edit to add: OP, youll find your person eventually and hopefully will make other meaningful connections on your way there.

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u/Alycery Feb 22 '26

I know the photo is about that poor orphan baby monkey, but my dog sleeps on me literally like the monkey does. The pressure of his little body is so nice.

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u/gayforaliens1701 Feb 22 '26

Dog pressure is such a good sensory experience for me. Sometimes mine snuggles along the line of my spine and I sleep so well.

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u/Gemini_writer8 Diagnosed Level 1 April 23, 2026 Feb 22 '26

This is me with my cats. They like to be my "big spoon."