I'm about your size, in my forty-third year and not once have I ever had to deal with an in real life creepy encounter, so maybe that's something. And I can buy sneakers from the kids range, yay no tax.

There are a few things you could try here but my solution is to get into a situation where you can afford ubers and cabs. I'm not saying this as a criticism but to point out that the situation you are in is not inevitable. I spend an absolutely crazy amount of money on that sort of stuff and I massively resent doing it, but you know what the alternative is. The thing is you do not have to be poor, you are not doomed to it, it is not a predetermined way to spend the rest of your life. This is not a hundred years ago and you have more careers open to you than basket weaving and piano tuning. You have time, you can try a million things. It may seem really unlikely that any of them will work but you may be surprised, you will learn a lot in the process, and at least you can tell people what you've been up to and they'll be more interested in you. Personally I'm self employed and that has its own issues but it does mean my boss is awesome!

In the end it doesn't matter what you've been diagnosed with, it doesn't matter what your sight is like, the answer is the same. Absolutely the best solution to both being bored and being poor is try some ways out of that situation. It's not easy, it will kick your ass with fatigue and frustration, but it is worth it. What are you interested in, what are you into? You seem to be able to write!

You might be able to public transportation easier with an app like $1.

I’m really sorry to hear this. Independence is one of our most cherished freedoms and feeling like you are trapped in your house or at the mercy of others to accomplish basic tasks or even just go out and have fun must be really frustrating. I’m privileged in that I grew up in an extremely walkable city with excellent public transit, so I can’t claim that I know your struggles entirely through my own experience, though I did work in the suburbs for well over a decade and experienced what a pain in the butt it is trying to get anywhere on foot out there. Unfortunately, based on the nature of where you live, I don’t think there’s much you can really do about it aside from moving to an area with sidewalks and better transit. Sorry if I missed this in your post, but is that something you and your partner have ever entertained the idea of?

Would it be possible to walk further down the main road to a traffic light or marked crosswalk? I sometimes find myself on roads without sidewalks, which is definitely not fun. I try to walk alongside the road whenever possible. I can usually do this as long as there are no ditches or thick foliage encroaching upon the asphalt. Sometimes walking in parking lots parallel to the road provides some refuge. Is it feasible to relocath to a more walkable section of the city? Best of luck to you; I have been in similar situations in the past, and it is very tough sometimes. you definitely deserve a better environment to walk in.

I'm (F) also autistic and legally blind. Are you and your partner renting? Can you move to a place that is more convenient for public transportation? If not, can you walk to a place that does have a crosswalk? As for busses, I find it's easier to learn routes by a list of stops, not the actual map. That way I can listen to google maps and just count my stops as we pass streets. I understand not wanting to be a burden and also feeling vulnerable and unsure of new routines, but you really can't get anywhere without a plan and determination to succeed. Even when you're only trying to get to the mall. I personally moved to a city with better transportation than my hometown and it has improved my life immeasurably. Think about the options that exist and how you can best situate yourself to take advantage of them despite the unfairness of circumstances.

I've been unable to drive (on and off) for 6 months and it really sucks.

Have you talked to neighbors who aren't working but own a car? When my brother lived in a large apartment complex he used to drive folks around for about half the price of uber as a modest money maker. Is there a special program in your city for calling a small bus or free taxi on demand?

I wish you the very best. Good luck!

Do you work? Does your job provide you with any transportation benefits?

If you can fit an Aira subscription in your budget it could help with the public transportation. The agent can look up the correct bus route for you and help you find the correct stop, and give you visual information about crossing the street.