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BlackcloudSenior Contributor
I’m gonna have my very first phone appointment with the counsellor that also has autism (like I do) tomorrow evening, so I hope it goes well and that shes the right fit for me 🙏
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
@Blackcloud this is exciting, I truly hope it goes well for you sweet ❤️
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BlackcloudSenior Contributor
Thanks @MissGremlin im a bit nervous since it does require me to actually talk in the session instead of it being a webchat-type counselling haha 😅 but at the same time I do hope that she’s definitely someone that does ‘get me’ unlike every other psychologists and counsellors I’ve met throughout my whole life.
I’m also right now desperately waiting for a few responses back to my emails even though I know it’s 7am but I just really hope I can get those responses from them back to me later on today during their business hours 😖😭
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MissGremlinSenior Contributor
@Blackcloud can understand being nervous but i truly hope this all works out for you. You deserve to have someone that gets you.
I hope you get those email responses soon and before the day is over, It can be so frustrating waiting to get a reply back.
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CuddlebearSenior Contributor
@Blackcloud Yay thwt is awesome news. Sending you lots of good luck and that the lived experience counsellor is able to understand and create a safe and empathetic space for you. I’m really glad you found them.
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rav3nSenior Contributor
yayyy!! excited for you, got my fingers crossed that it goes well and that she gets you!! @Blackcloud
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AuntGlowModerator
Oh wow! So exciting @Blackcloud. Please let us know how it goes. 💛🌻
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tymeModerator
Sounds interesting. Was it intentional that you found someone who is autistic @Blackcloud ? (Please note, I'm not saying anything is 'wrong' with being autistic)
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BlackcloudSenior Contributor
@tyme yes.
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tymeModerator
I look forward to hearing how it all goes for you @Blackcloud
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BlackcloudSenior Contributor
@Cuddlebear @AuntGlow @rav3n @MissGremlin
almost 9 and a half hours till my appointment hehe 🥲🙏🫂
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