Lonliness

Thank you for your post and welcome to FriendsOfQuinn.com.

I am sorry you are having such a difficult time. It can be hard, feeling different and feeling as if you don't belong or feeling embarrassed because you have a hard time doing something. Everyone has something (and usually more than one thing) they are good at and enjoy. Trying to experience as many different things as you can might help you find what you are good at.

It can also be hard to find places to meet people you feel comfortable with as an adult.

First, think about things you enjoy and try to find outlets to learn more about those things. For example, if you like gardening, is there gardening clubs in your area. If you like music or art, where in your area could you take lessons. Finding clubs or classes in an area of interest can help you build relationships because you already have something in common.

I know you have said you are not an athlete, but there are so many other interests you can have and chances are, there are other people that have those same interests.

The following articles have information on resources and ideas on places to begin your search:

Resources for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Social Skills, Dating and Learning Disabilities

Eileen

A month ago I was in a bank making a deposit. I didn't add up the deposit column due to my inablility to add. The teller threw me an angry glance and told me to add up the column. I said, "You work in a bank YOU add it up!"