Do you feel different from most people? Why do you feel that way?

Well if it's any consolation, I'm a Westerner living in the West and still can't get along with people. Although I imagine that it's like visiting another planet as soon as you log off. Both are pretty distinct cultures

@HalfCactus: I get along with people on here better than irl. Some of my closest friends have been online and on the other side of the world. Thank goodness for the internet.

Why do you not get along with people around you?

@UnicornSparkles: Same story with me.

I think I've just spent too much of my life alone. Social situations are usually either overwhelming or uncomfortable. Most times I just can't be bothered to join in if I stumble upon a conversation. At least online, you can kinda choose which conversations you want to be a part of or who you want to talk to. Plus, others online are familiar with long bouts of loneliness or social anxiety as well

@HalfCactus: sites such as this has really opened my eyes about the person I am. I've always felt a little "wrongness" in the way I am... but I find that there are others like me. It's nice to feel less alone.

@UnicornSparkles: Same here. The anonymity helps a lot of people open up, and seeing everyone's candid thoughts has been illuminating. The things you keep hidden your whole life, the things you have learned to repress or ignore, they all come to the light out here. Finally opening up has been huge for me. Hope it's felt as relieving for you as it has for me

@HalfCactus: it has... I have never felt more in tune with myself before. I'm glad you've found a way to express yourself :)

@UnicornSparkles: And I'm glad you have found some inner peace yourself. Here's hoping to the continuation of a good thing 🍷

Agreed 🍻