Basically I was always labeled as someone who was "different" Even my friends said that about me. I was overlooked in football even though people knew I had talent to play. That's just one example out of many.
The point is that I operate differently than most do. Not because I am better but I am just being myself. I was lost in the since that I had no hope and didn't know how to live life. Then God changed my life and showed me how to live. How I live now is a direct result of how he has helped me so much.
I understand what you're saying. I think being different is an asset these days, it is now your time :)
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven"