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29 days ago“You dont take energy to be around”.
Said to me by an extremely introverted person, she often skipped events even with close friends because she would not have the capacity for it.
She told me that she liked having me around because it didn’t cost her energy and often would be restorative for her when we would hang out.
I’ve gotten that a few more times from other people over the years. Feels pretty good.
I am so glad you had a friend like that.
Somewhere along the way, I found myself collecting friends who didn’t seem to “fit in” anywhere else.
Now, more than ever, I try my best to create or hold a space for people to feel welcome and safe.
I hope that you still have the people and space to reliably recharge!