I know your post is about strength, but since you took the time to write this out, I feel there’s more depth to what you’re saying.

So let me ask you this: The question isn’t CAN you be alone, but do you WANT to be alone? If not, what can you change about your current situation to remedy that? I’m not sure what you enjoy, but if it’s books, you could look into joining a local book club. Volunteer to help at a pet shelter. Start a break dance fighting competition... lol Create an Asperger’s match making site (maybe Aspie’s are better paired together?).

Sometimes, changing what you have in life requires you to change something about yourself. How much is it worth to you to have a companion? Put that level of energy into changing your situation.

Something to mull over.