I appreciate the support, it is rather surprising. Perhaps I should find a support group as well. People who I can vent to. In retrospect perhaps I shouldn't feel so bad about living at home right now. I've actually encountered a number of High-Functioning Autistics who still live at home well into their twenties. A.S.Ds aren't exactly helpful in regards to finding employment that one can live independently on. Also lets face it, the economy sucks right now. Before the crush of 2008 I probably could've found a semi decent paying job by now even with my limited qualifications. I'm a simple guy, I'm not honestly looking for much. I've been volunteering at the local Animal Rescue League these past few weeks. But damn it it can be so hard some days. Like so many here I have deal with people constantly invalidating my own struggle. You see I've very good at faking being normal but that requires a lot of mental focus especially this past year. Because of this people see me and think I'm not that bad. What they didn't see the years long struggle putting so much of my time and effort into practicing basic social skills that they take for granted. Despite all that though my interview skills suck. This is going to sound strange. I can't sell myself. I quite literally don't know how. What people fail to realize is that they can to some extent anticipate another person's thoughts or feelings. That ability is almost non-existent in me. Casual social encounters I can do because as long as I stay within a few very simple social parameters I can wing it. But job interviews are a whole different bag all together for me. I've read books, watched online videos and even solicited advice from friends and family who are rather successful. But damn it all I can't seem to get it down. My apologies if I'm complaining too much here but it's getting harder and harder to maintain this façade of normality.
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