It is uncanny how much this mimics my own experience.
Was bullied between ages 11-16. Grew a a social circle in high school, which started fragmenting once everyone went off to university. I rarely if ever see any of them anymore.
Before the bullying, I was aparently happy and excited for most things (according to siblings). After it I have always been the low energy serious guy.
20 years on I feel an intense need for human connection, but no matter how much I try I never seem to be able to cultivate any kind of lasting relationship with others.
Was bullied between ages 11-16. Grew a a social circle in high school, which started fragmenting once everyone went off to university. I rarely if ever see any of them anymore.
Before the bullying, I was aparently happy and excited for most things (according to siblings). After it I have always been the low energy serious guy.
20 years on I feel an intense need for human connection, but no matter how much I try I never seem to be able to cultivate any kind of lasting relationship with others.