Feeling Like I’ve Never Truly Belonged Anywhere

I’ve always felt like I never really connected with people. No matter what group or circle I was around, I tried to fit in but never truly did. From my youth until now as an adult, it’s been the same pattern. Whether it was playing sports growing up, being in school, working different jobs, or even being involved at church, I never seemed to form real friendships.

I don’t have any “best friends.” The only people I have are more like acquaintances from certain groups I’ve been around, but we’re not close and it never goes beyond small talk. I’m not sure if it’s something about me or my personality, but it has always bothered me. Now that I’m older, the loneliness really hits me because I realize I don’t have anyone close in my life outside of my parents.