Hi Peaches,

I can so identify with you.  I too am very much an introvert…even around family and friends.  I have very few close friends who I feel I can trust.  For me I guess the most powerful fear is that I’m not good enough.  That everyone is judging me based on my looks, behavior, actions, words.  I am 44 years old and I think deep down feel like I’m a failure for not conforming and fitting in the “mold” of society sets. I don’t feel normal, but I know…. what is “normal” anyway.?  I’m really good at listening and being supportive and compassionate for/to others, just can’t seem to put the practice to work on me.  I wish I could get the IDGAF attitude to kick in full force.  🙂

I don’t necessarily believe that being introverted is a turn off in a relationship.  It can make one more difficult, but with the right person who cares enough to want to understand,  not only who you are or where you come from, but where and why you have your core beliefs/traits, it can be a beautiful journey into understanding and compassion.

I’m actually going to be “that woman” today…the one who stands behind and doesn’t go to family functions. Some days I can deal with the feelings better than others.  We are all a work in progress…we just have to take days/breaths one at a time and hope that the next one will bring more comfort.