I Want Others to Accept Me For Who I Am

Showing my true self has never gone well. People are not accepting, as a rule. It is a rarity to find someone with understanding, a big heart, and the capacity to accept differences. It is not their fault, most are trained and taught to fit in, to conform, to be normal. I was too. I know how to act. I know what to say and do. I know what to hide. I know what is acceptable. It is only online that I have found others that are willing to say - I understand, you are not alone. Those are truly beautiful words. For no matter how strong we are, we all need to connect and belong.

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Sam4358 · 46-50, M

You are right, RootsToBlossom---most people are not truly open to others that have different perspectives. Somehow, these differences threaten most people. I love meeting people who are different because it's much more interesting that dealing with those like myself. Plus, I learn when I'm around others who are quite different from me.

You are also right that all of us are seeking something, most often, a connection.

I agree with you that I like online interactions. Online, we can be more ourselves---we have less to lose than with people who know us in real life.

Thanks for sharing your perspectives!