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apr. 30 '26
hello all,
in what way do you need others?
i ask this way 'cuz i am of the opinion that You DO need people—that everyone does. but many don't agree, in theory and practice. err, "need"—to live your best life, i think.
do you prefer being around people? thinking of others? how do you view others, in relation to yourself; can you understand them, as a familiar? or. maybe you'd prefer not to think about them at all? some people have better things to worry about, i suppose.
I find myself having a very complicated perception of myself in relation to others who I perceive are a part of larger human society. I don't perceive myself as belonging among humans (whether because nonhumanity, neurodivergence, or my other life experiences? A mix of them?) so connection has always been a bit difficult and taxing, kind of a drag to do at times.
However, I do need people, I've found that not being able to talk to people for an extended period of time kind of drives me into a spiral! To my misfortune, I do need companionship and people to somehow connect to, as much as I dread the process and how it drains me. I need some semblance of belonging to at least some people; I don't particularly enjoy not belonging among human beings. I need people in the way that I need a home, a shelter. Some shelters aren't as good as others, but sometimes you need a break on your journey.
