Hi @Zol 

I read your introduction and updates. I'm glad that talking through your experiences appears to be helping you. I think it also helps others, so thank you.

I can relate to a number of your experiences, such as giving up work to focus on my mental health, only having one close friend who has her own challenges. Otherwise I have no local support (all my family are inter-state), I don't have a partner, etc. I was diagnosed with ASD in my 50s, living off savings, and trying to search for my path out of depression.

I'm glad you are pursuing the HR option. You have many unique, lived experiences to bring to such a role in any organisation keen to develop an inclusive workplace. It appears you are turning your negative employment experiences into a positive, which is terrific. You will have a good sense of what makes an inclusive, respectful workplace so that others (and yourself) would not endure such negative experiences in future.

I wish you success in finding your path to enjoyable, rewarding employment.

Kind regards, xp