Sustainable living: Life and happiness

I tried, I really did. I wanted to be like everyone and have the career with amazing goal posts, job I loved and be financially independent. But I have a diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome. I cannot work in a full time job. It starts well but I find I crash in three months and quit. I no longer want to even try. The constant changes, lack of clear picture, lights, sounds, sensory overload!

Hats off to those with the syndrome who manage to do so. I failed miserably.
I have had a lot of help; some really kind managers. I am grateful to them everyday.
But the one who did not care or did not want to bother made me question if it was worth it.

But I am happy in my world. Especially during the pandemic. I do not have to pretend and interact with people, no stimuli from shopping or socializing, staying indoors is not only acceptable but actually prescribed. I realize happiness is a sate of mind and I will treasure these few months.

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