I used to feel this way, and occasionally still do, but it is no longer the pervasive norm. I still don't connect to most folks, but that's ok. I found a few.

I used to feel this way, and occasionally still do, but it is no longer the pervasive norm. I still don't connect to most folks, but that's ok. I found a few. But I also moved countries, so the stakes changed and so did my relationship with the world around me. Best thing I've ever done.