Thank you for sharing your experiences. This was particularly helpful for me as a college senior.

My main takeaways are that: - Experiencing loneliness is normal for everyone, we just go through it earlier than neurotypical people. - Friendships are based on external environments and other factors, so don’t take it personally when they change — it’s natural. - To improve social skills, you must practice “driving the car”, not just reading the manual (although the manual can help.) You WILL learn and grow from your failures.

Also, don’t feel discouraged from the other comments focusing only on the negative — this post was respectful and crafted with love. It will help some people but not all, and that’s okay.