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Always on the periphery

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Everestisthebest · 19/10/2024 21:45

Just wondering if anyone else relates to this feeling? My entire life i have felt this way..the odd one out. Part of the group but not really, trying to understand and integrate but not having a clue how and when I do I end up being annoying (i have unfortunately been told this and shown it through body language). It has gotten to the point where I no longer want to try to participate in groups because it's just too difficult for me and leave feeling worse.

Possibly autistic, possibly childhood trauma from a critical mean judgemental father not sure!

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Eyesopenwideawake · 19/10/2024 22:20

Yes, I do and I'm sure many others do too. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you (us!), just that we're suited to one-on-one conversations or much smaller groups where we feel more comfortable with people we know and trust.

If you don't like to participate in groups then don't, be yourself and think about how to meet people you do want to spend time with.

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