Shy and Neurodivergent Friendly Hangout - The Oasis

Looking for a place where you can be yourself without pressure to socialize?

The Oasis is a calm, welcoming space for neurodivergent or shy adults to get comfortable being around people, take a break form the chaos of the outside world, and make connections at their own pace.

Choose how you want to participate
I know what it's like to have been hurt by people. Sometimes you need to just come and sit by yourself and gradually ease your way in. Please tell our hosts how we can help create the best experience for you.

You don't have to talk. Sit and listen, color, knit, play a quiet game, or bring an activity you enjoy. There are no group introductions and no pressure to perform.

Look for the Meetup sign in the café area.

What to expect:

• Friendship takes time. Come a few times and get to know people at your own pace.
• This is a friendship-focused event; please do not attend with the sole intention of asking people out on dates.
• We meet in a bookstore. Please use a conversational voice, respect others' personal space, and help keep the setting calm.
• Please keep conversations welcoming. No political or religious recruiting, debates, or current event discussions.
• This event is for adults 18 and older who can attend independently and manage their own behavior in a bookstore or library setting.
• Mistakes are fine, maliciousness is not. We have behaviorists who help keep our group safe.

We are a place to connect, not a mental health support group. Please review our group rules before attending.

We are obligated to refer people out to the mental health system for those who need more support than we can offer.

It's free. Meetup may offer an optional Meetup+ subscription when you RSVP; you don't need it to attend. Choose “Continue with free plan.”

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A little about me: I’m David Good, the founder of International Friend Connection and author of From Bedridden to the Boardroom: Life Begins When You Lose Everything. If you’d like to learn more about my story or support our free groups, you can find the book at davidgood.org/book.

It doesn't matter if you're good with people. People like us can learn it step by step. Find out more at our YouTube channel.