Yes! This felt so good to read, to be understood. My friends growing up always called me the "dumbest smart person they know" due to my being book smart but having no "common sense". I also was a pastor's kid and forced myself be very social but then I would hide away for hours in my room. And in high school, I would drive to my home 15 min away during lunch every day to get just 10 min of complete isolation. I am a minimalist and keep my clothing very straightforward so I don't have to think about it. I force excitement when I receive gifts. These are all things I've hated about myself at one time or another and have tried to fix. But at this point in my life, I've realized that they are just part of me and they're okay characteristics to have.... maybe even excellent characteristics to have ;)
Llucas_yyyy (not verified)says...
Yes! This felt so good to read, to be understood. My friends growing up always called me the "dumbest smart person they know" due to my being book smart but having no "common sense". I also was a pastor's kid and forced myself be very social but then I would hide away for hours in my room. And in high school, I would drive to my home 15 min away during lunch every day to get just 10 min of complete isolation. I am a minimalist and keep my clothing very straightforward so I don't have to think about it. I force excitement when I receive gifts. These are all things I've hated about myself at one time or another and have tried to fix. But at this point in my life, I've realized that they are just part of me and they're okay characteristics to have.... maybe even excellent characteristics to have ;)