Have you ever felt like an outcast even though people around you like you?

Just described my high school years and any family gathering hosted by my husband’s side of the family. It was partly due to my being shy and isolating myself, but also due to the fact that I knew I wasn’t in the presence of my people. I don’t mind feeling like an outcast but I’ve noticed it’s become less of an occurrence the older I get. I either just don’t care what people think of me and am so determined to have fun that I thrust myself out there in all my dorky glory, or it’s because the immense feeling of comfort felt when I am surrounded by my people completely negates feeling like an outcast.