She actually didn’t want a hug yesterday. Maybe she feels less upset about being alone or in her cat condo. I miss her hugs, but I’m glad that she’s adjusting better. She also didn’t cry when I had to say goodbye. Her crying broke my heart.

At some point I’ll probably just say “screw it” and try hard to be more authentic. It’s difficult because people get oddly vicious about harmless differences, and I’m sensitive. People sometimes get dismissive about my hobbies and interests, or they get competitive, and I find both unpleasant.

This is exactly it.

What I say is honest but it’s only one or two facets of me at first, and I might downplay other facets if I get a negative reaction about them. I’m not being fake, but I’m not being my whole self, either.

The people closest to me have to at least accept that most of those facets are there.

Same! I realize I do this to an extent with most people 😬

Thank you! I’d love to adopt Luna, but I want to make sure we can meet her needs.

Awwww!

Thank you! I really hope so too!

I know, right? 🥺❤️

I’m an introvert with an anxious attachment style and I almost always hate canceled plans. I also don’t usually relate to the “introvert” memes about hating people in general.