Stories growing out of feeling as an outcast?

[jordan6243]

I have felt like an outcast for uncountable number of years. I don't click with any group and always distance myself. Do you have any stories where you found a group you could genuinely identify with or otherwise growing out of your feelings and thoughts of being an outcast?

 

[BeijaFlor]

 

[usernamesarehard]

I have felt like an outcast for uncountable number of years. I don't click with any group and always distance myself. Do you have any stories where you found a group you could genuinely identify with or otherwise growing out of your feelings and thoughts of being an outcast?

I felt this way too for a number of years. It wasn't until recently that I started feeling ok.

I think part part of the reason I stopped feeling like an outcast is because I'm liked by my coworkers. I had trouble making friends as a kid, but now, while I wouldn't call any of my coworkers my friends, I would say we're friendly and consider them acquaintances. Another reason is because I went out and joined groups. Well I went out on a group hike. It was fun and everyone was friendly. I was a little disappointed that I didn't make any friends that day, but I've come to realize that most people will leave you, so it's best to accept that and enjoy the moment than complain that you didn't develop a deeper connection. I think also having a positive experience on the hike helped a lot. For a short while I had people to talk to, people who didn't outcast me.

Idk, I don't think you're going to be best friends with everyone you meet. As long as I enjoy myself and feel like I belong for a little while, I'm ok with the idea that I may never talk to this person ever again.