>>40971653
Good thing I estimated correctly, it sucks but.. we will have to see.
>My situation is difficult because I have so little external experience that basic conversation, as well as taking action without major guidance, is very alien to me.
I would say we should spend a week or two making friends and looking at some project for you, something productive but "objective" to chip away at. Something that has a progress bar (think reading a book, or attaining some document).
We have some books on communication but those are more geared to autism, let us start simple. The core mechanic about making friends is finding mutual enjoyment in spending time with one another, and expressing it. That is the key to making friends at its core. A shared interest is a home advantage but the more you learn and experience you can find ways to connect to people about things outside your wheelhouse. What I need to know is the things that scare you/that you struggle with.
>Fortunately my parents are supportive
I am glad they are, although I am a bit worried about what motivated them to have you be home schooled, but that's not important right now.
>A couple, yes, one was this general actually.
Very good, I mean, we're already talking. For me to give you something actionable I need you to tell me what you struggle with in particular. I would say we should operate on the open heart and have you talk to people asap, and you ask questions as they crop up, and let us sort out any hypotheticals your anxiety tortures you with.
>My therapist has suggested both meet-ups and group therapy, but I'm kinda nervous about researching the former and am uncertain about the latter.
I suggest looking into it, BECAUSE it is scary. You can ask your therapist about places to look, I am sure they are willing to help if you say you don't feel confident in knowing how to research for that.
>Also, thank you so much for the response and advice.
A pleasure.
>>40997764
Sweet of you, Anon.. thank you!

>>40352226
Welcome back!
>someone who hates everything about me returned to one of the few nice places in my life. Thankfully that person left...
>then came back and might never leave.
I have a perhaps stupid question, but.. what kind of place is it? If you have people that got your back, honestly, there is no shame in telling that person to piss off and that they aren't welcome. Harsh? Maybe. But if you get away with it, I would honestly do that. Assuming that isn't an option, can you tell me more about what kinda place it is, is there any way to avoid one another?
>Until I succeed, I'm going to be just about completely alone.
Hm, so you have no friends to help you in this. What is your current situation like, student, employed, neet? Perhaps living alone or with parents?
>Now I'm just sad and extremely aware of my helplessness.
>I won't be yelled at for things outside of my control.
I am very, very proud of you for speaking up, Anon. It matters a great deal I believe. Because it is not easy, because you feel helpless.
>>40373472
Well, I'm the OP of this thread, so I would assume you and I talked once or twice if you posted here before. Do you mean me?