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What are some good things that hapened to you this year? (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by SpaceTurtle224@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I will start: I bought myself a few interesting books and i found motivation to start learning more about computers.

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[โ€“] peeBox@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

After completely tearing my back muscles apart back in march, and being in sweet sweet pain for months. I decided to go back to school and embrace my nerd side.

I started college at 35 and also got accepted in university. I fucking love school (never would have said that at a younger age) and learning about computer networking and cybersecurity!

I also found love with a mother of 2 kids and it's been really great, she likes my nerd side and let me do my things :)

Getting bad injuries can really fuck someone up, and feeling depressed from it all is a legitimate reaction. Seeking help from a social worker (because the wait list for a therapist is insane) was a lifesaver. Talking to someone who is NOT a friend was so refreshing.

[โ€“] SpaceTurtle224@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

a fellow tech nerd i see