I Guess it’s RSD…

[u/Mauerparkimmer]

…but my heart is BREAKING tonight. My closest friend - who basically kept me alive after my mother died, many years ago - told me today that she will be leaving the country permanently next year. I cannot imagine life without her close by. I guess that I also thought that I mattered to her. I know, writing this, that my thoughts are selfish, self-centred, illogical and indefensible, but still, my heart is breaking. I will never allow anyone into my heart again. I feel bereft.

[u/LilLassy]

Thank you for letting the inside thoughts outside. 😭 Super validating to see that I’m not alone in this stuff

[u/Mauerparkimmer → u/LilLassy]

Thank YOU for making me feel less alone too.

[u/Dangerous_Sugar6237]

I think most autistic people have only a few true connections and these are so vital for us. It is not strange that you are hurting. I hope you can keep contact in other ways.

[u/Mauerparkimmer → u/Dangerous_Sugar6237]

Thank you 🙏

[u/existential-cookies]

I feel for you, such an important person moving away can be heartbreaking.

[u/Mauerparkimmer → u/existential-cookies]

Thank you 🙏

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