I can feel it coming on again, the urge to turn inward and retreat into myself. Pull back from interactions with others, both online and IRL. There are times when I feel overwhelmed from the interactions that are required to be a functioning member of society, the intricate dance of emotions, expectations and societal mores that often seem to be a foreign language that is slightly beyond my grasp.
An extreme introvert, yet the mother of two extroverts. The very things that seem to fill their glasses, so to speak, tend to drain my own. It's a delicate balance to maintain.
Can I find peace without solitude? How do I draw the line between solitude and reclusiveness? Once it begins, the draw of isolation is powerful and it is easy to slip too deeply within its grip.
Vivid Tribe
1 comment:
No, not allowed.
I understand about your kids being more outgoing than you are, and it is draining sometimes. It really is. I so get that. And it is especially draining when they invade your house, which has appened more than it should the past couple of weeks. but don't go away. And if you stop posting online I am going to drag you out, so there. We need your voiceof wisdom there, or we would be lost.
Soon soon, the sun will come out. And just keep thinking about park days where they actually recharge you and help your day go on. they will be happening soon.
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