To be so happy about this

[Tobythecat]

I went with my friend from the autism group to primark last week and this week i went alone by myself. I bought some xmas presents for my mum and i was so happy i can now go to primark by myself. I didnt even get lost like i thought i would.

Friend also took me to tesco to get used to it so im going to try that on my own next time. Then i am going to try wilko and the indoor market (friend will take me to the market first so i know the layout before attempting it myself).

I feel so empowered and free!

That’s brilliant!! Well done

Well done!!!

That's brilliant! Well done you !

That's brilliant, well done

really well done!

Well done. I'm glad you have a lovely friend to help you, they sound like a good person.

Well done Op!

Well done that is great!

My local Morrisons has a quiet hour on a Saturday morning when the lighting is low, no music is playing and no tannoy announcements are made which has really helped my autistic friend

That's fantastic! You should be very proud of yourself

If you're ever in a shop on your own and lose your bearings ask a member of staff to point you in the right direction. They'll be more than happy to help. Just because you're shopping alone doesn't mean people aren't all around you to help if you ever need them

Good for you

It is very nice that you have such a careful friend and you help each other to discover this world!

Hi Toby, I recognise your name - that’s fantastic what you’ve done! Made my day too!

Well done!

How wonderful! You must be so pleased with yourself!

Well done! You should be proud of yourself.

That is wonderful. Well done!

That's fab, well done! I'm usually fine with most shops but I struggle with Primark because it's so busy so I'm really happy for you x

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Well done! Sonetimes these things take such huge courage.

Well done Toby, you are awesome.

Amazing, it'll make such a difference to your life. Well done!

well done toby, that's great news, i told my aspie son about your new experiences, he smiled and replied "there's hope for me yet mum !" i really hope he can take the plunge now .

Thanks everyone☺

stormwhale yes she is great. She has helped me a lot. She inspires me; shes very brave.

paintinmyhair its only taken me until im 27!