As both a writer and a person on the autism spectrum, it’s a safe assumption that I have no friends and abhor social gatherings. Well, that stereotype holds a little weight and has a bits of truth sprinkled in there. I have a group of friends and we hand out as often as we can as young adults in school, the workforce, and trying to build our lives. Today, I’ll be chilling with them to watch a movie and the Superbowl later. Just some typical American behavior (as one of my best friends would say) and that’s okay. Also, It’s healthy for me to chill and vibe with the boys, especially for a someone who’s more introverted and a homebody like myself. Let me give you a little backstory on why friends are important and how damaging my habits can be to my own wellbeing.
Let's vide. It's Superbowl Sunday!
I do need some chilling time alone to recharge my social battery after masking for hours or or going outside my comfort zone. However it’s a double-edge sword and a precarious situation. When I was a kid however, I didn’t leave the house for a whole summer an d I gained a lot of weight and regressed tremendously in my social skills. So, just going outside and chilling with some longtime friends helps my health as well as my social knowledge. Again, it was difficult to make friends and I kind of fell out of contact with them for a year after High school, but I reached out and they accepted me with open arms, which is why I’m always grateful to chill with them. I don’t care, these men are my second family and I’ll do everything in my power to not let them down and chill with them whenever the opportunity arises. Now, who are you rooting for the the Superbowl?