Socialize
Some people want to be more social in their life than they can be. When you’re disabled, it can be really hard to connect with people and that leads to loneliness, depression, anxiety, and could possibly make your symptoms worse. Of course there’s the usual Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Tumblr, Reddit, etc. But if you’re looking for other options, here are some websites and tools I found that helped me with my mental health.
“In 2021, research by the disability charity Sense showed that nearly two thirds (61%) of disabled people were chronically lonely, and this was even higher (70%) for young disabled people.”
Postcrossing
It's a project that allows you to send postcards and receive postcards back from random people around the world.
FriendMatch
With FriendMatch, you can make friends from nearby or from around the world online.
Patients Like Me
Join over 850,000 members harnessing the power of their health insights through shared experience
Global Pen Friends
If you’re into snail mail or just communicating on the internet, this website allows you to talk to people all around the globe
Geek Girl Pen Pals
This website is for anyone with a geeky, niche interest. Could be anything from letter writing, to games, music, movies, etc. They match you up with someone they think you’d enjoy. And it’s for anyone, not just the girls!
Swap-Bot
Swap letters, crafts, or just fun packages! Swap with people all over the world. Join swap groups or host a swap yourself.