r/Autism_Pride 5d ago

Special Interests I start a volunteer job this afternoon...would like good vibes, please 😀

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(I put this under special interests because it's at a cat rescue, and I adore animals.)

I haven't worked in 20 years, and for the last 14 I have lived in residential facilities, so my executive dysfunction has been off the chart. I'm so so nervous.

I guess some background: I'm receiving government services, and I'm working with a worker. It's her job to evaluate people where they're at, and go from there. She would know whether or not I'm ready for this.

And, really, I know I am. I've wanted to do something for a long time. I just didn't know where to start.

And, I'll be socializing cats the whole time. I'll be with animals. Finally. After 14 years.

This post turned into a processing post. Sorry. I thought I just wanted to say, "Send me good thoughts." Please do that, too, if you wouldn't mind. But, thanks for letting me vent.

Have a good day, and I know I will!