I can totally relate to this. It's so nice to hear that I'm not "alone with my aloneness".
I grew up not knowing what introversion is. I always felt that the people around me thought I was dumb, because it was so difficult for me to socialize with them. I couldn't pay attention to them most of the time, because I needed to be alone. Thanks to the internet, I can find people just like me sharing their stories which makes me understand myself better.
So have an upvote, my fellow introvert :)
That's awesome! You had a childhood like mine, it sounds like. I was always awkward, artistic, and quiet, so I had a hard time making friends. But the friends I did have were very, very close. You are certainly not alone! Thanks for your response!