I knew people 'in the real world' who were shy and anxious in social situations.
People who had problems, people who were misunderstood.
I don't really 'gel' with anyone in person though.
Online seems to be completely different... maybe because it's like talking to someone without a physical body? I'm scared of that part of a person.
No matter how beautiful their soul is or how kind they are, I can't get past the fact that I was physically abused so much-- and anyone can snap and decide to abuse me.
I'm dealing with that every day but still feel no closer to being somewhat comfortable around people than I was years ago.
I know what you mean about being here, though.
It's a whole community of people who 'get it' and that is a wonderful, comforting feeling. 'You're not the only one- we all feel this pain' type of feeling.