Aspergers, Autistic, Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD (self isolated) – Peer Group?

Greetings. I’ve recently figured out that I’m an “aspie”. I’ve also learned that there is very little awareness or support out there for adults on the spectrum. While I’m very glad for the groups I’ve found, the once-a-month gatherings aren’t frequent enough to satisfy my urge to be social with peers. So, I figure…let’s start our own. (I would end that last sentence with an exclamation point, but let’s be frank: I’m hardly the bubbly enthusiastic type). I invite those who are not on the spectrum but who find themselves socially isolated for whatever reason to also participate. I assumed I had S.A.D. up until a month or two back…I still do, I just now have a rationale behind it. Most of the finite-lasting connections I used to make were with others of varying social struggles, and I appreciated each one. The whole point is to include all those who aren’t included elsewhere. If that’s you, you’re good-natured and are willing to make an effort to join in, then hey, why not you too? (Don’t answer that, not even to yourself). As of right now, I was thinking to start nice and safe through email, where we try to be open, open-minded and well-intentioned (Make yourself a “burner” email account, if you feel the need; just remember to check it regularly!). I’d like to end up - even if it take years - with a group that’s like a second family, where we can lean on each other to make our lives easier and end the isolation. That’s where my ASD has lead me…decided at a young age that the only one I can count on is myself, so I set about becoming completely self-sufficient; I don’t NEED anyone. But that’s a load of BS. Sure, I can do – or can figure out – just about anything, but…dang, never needing to ask for help has lead me to never being able to or having anyone to ask it of. That would be fine if I didn’t crave being social. I’m my own worst enemy, it seems. So, yes…if you’d like to break out of the isolation, send me an email reply to this ad. I’ll screen new people for the sake of those already in the email list, unless the group decides otherwise(I’m just assuming there will be those who will have difficulties staying active if “unsafe” people start pitching in). I don’t even need to be the one running things; it’s a bit outside of my comfort zone. But I’ll put my masking skills to a positive use and see how things go. I know you’re out there. Hope to hear from some(or maybe all?) of you. Please include a bit about yourself and/or why you are responding; I will do my best not to let you regret doing so. Thanks for reading this!