the fake extrovert thing has fooled even my friends of 10+ years who don't understand that it is, in reality, a fake it til we make it sort of act. It sure is complicated. But it was nice, for me, to read this post. Hard to read, I will admit, but assuring, too, in its own way.

and I think it took a lot of courage for you to post this. You should know that. :)