About the depression thing. I think George Carlin really helped me, once you realize that the world is going to hell, people are really stupid and there isn't much one can do, you can just become apathetic about it. And don't try to force yourself to become social it's not necessary and most people just aren't worth it.
I just realized i am a introvert or maybe accepted it. With that i can tell you sometimes i feel i think or drift off too much to point i wonder if anyone else think as much as i do? I only have a handful of friends where people who i know who are extrovert can gain friends where ever they go. These people even tell me i need to be more social and make new friends. i typically shy away from crowded places.
i began to look more into this introvert to discover why am i this way?
I understand everything you go through. I never considered myself religious either, but I am very spiritual in many ways. My advice is to look up the lyrics and meaning for Tool's albums, specific songs I can suggest as the best would be 46 & 2, and Schism.
The best way to go is to try to break the wall as much as possible. The bricks keep stacking, but if you let them seal you into your own world, you might not escape. I hope this helps.
@longlegsandarms : wow, that's interesting....of course I'm very much like described and I AM a leftie...did you find any connection between being intro and leftie?..
That video fits me perfectly! There's nothing wrong with being a thinker and always wanting to do something productive; society only frowns upon it because it's the difficult path when really they need the thinkers of this world for society to progress. In terms of socializing, it seems like there are a lot of people like us; you could build an online network so you can bounce ideas off of like-minded people more often.
Incredible, Ive only recently started looking into this, but I'm completely the same and had no idea there are so many people sharing these symptoms. I'm 24 and its taken a while to figure all of this out, I thought I was just weird for ages, haha. I'm quite outgoing in certain circumstances but hate wasting time on nonsense (to me anyway) The hardest part is finding someone that understands and is keen to build.
I'm sure you realize you're far from being alone. Watching your video helps me feel much less disconnected and unusual. Expressing my thoughts through art has helped me cope and funnel my energy creatively. Since I spend time sort of dissecting what I perceive and thinking of things other than what's in front of me, I find that channeling that energy towards creating/drawing out my thoughts therapeutic and productive. I think of the unexplored universe of the large and small, creatures, the fut
Hi, I loved your video on being an Introvert. It was very revealing. I myself am an Introvert and have made a short film about my perspective on London. I would love for you to check it out and tell me what you think. Thanks :) - Kevin
Thank you for this informative video about yourself it's really interesting, and I can relate to everything your saying. What was your upbringing like?
I really like this video, for by describing herself, i think she has described perfectly what other introverts feel. I am very good at writing and thinking, but in voice conversation, i am very silent, and quiet, i rarely speak, unless spoken to. I like to listen instead of talk.I also spend most of my time alone and reading and thinking and feeling and writing
you are beautiful, i am an introvert, pisces. I am very deep, and spiritual, and read well over a 1000 books, everything you have said here, i understand, you are lovely, i hope you continue to grow.
I'm an introvert and I have the exact same problem and even get depressed sometimes. When words come out of my mouth it's all down hill... Maybe it's anxiety, but, if this happens even when your around people you know "not being able to get thoughts out with words" then I am exactly like you.
The reason introverts become anxious and uncomfortable is the same reason a fish out of water does. Introverts are just not in their comfort zone around a bunch of loud, extroverted people so this explains the apparent 'shyness', which I think is a misnomer. Would extroverts get anxious in solitary confinement even for a short period? I think so, so they have 'solitary shyness'. The word is a misnomer as it denotes something negative in the person rather than the situation.
So, did you discover these things about yourself through observation and reading?Because I can totally relate! I bet it was easy to talk about all of this to a camera for sure. Glad to see you like to read Krishnamurti. I have bunch of his talks on playlists on my channel that you would like. Have a great day!
I feel the same way you do. I feel arqward around most people because i keep to myself most of the time. which is due to feeling nervous around people and not feeling comfortable being me. i guess i am still introverted naturally and its not just due to anxiety because im not the sort of person who always wants to be around people but also not someone who likes to be alone all the time. I dunno. Introversion is hard to deal with. it makes you think too much of the future and miss out on things
@jesuslovesme...Well? She is very beautiful, and I would not mind dating an introverted girl. I think I would prefer an introverted girl...than a loud, chatty girl anyday.
I just feel the majority of people don't care to educate themselves, which frustrates me quite a lot. That's why I don't socialize, I see no point in furthering a friendship that will go nowhere, if the person is shallow...
im open to new ideas i just want to get some sanity back but im not antisocial or wanting to kill anybody i guess i am just an introvert i get really shy meeting new people but i start to loose that after i get to know u but the group thing right now is bugging me
my prob is my uncertanty with hanging out with groups of people. it started back in highschool i was new didnt know anybody and was dying to fit in. i met some people and thought i was really cool with them off the bat n they ended up getting uncomfortable with that n ended up ditching me. i havnt been right since in a way i have never been able to feel comfortable in groups cuz id be in a group then when they started walking away theyd shun me im 19 now n havnt talked to ANYONE about this
Im an introvert too and it is hard since im still young Im 17 most people don't get me and find it awkward to be around me even though I don't feel awkward around them, it's also hard for me to talk to people except for with my friends and family.
I don't know who you are, but you and I have exactly the same problem in life, right down to the communication issue. It's sort of relieving I'm not alone, but it sucks we have to cope with it. :(
You're inner world and the involvement you have in it makes you more beautiful. To think inwardly on things is a sign of intelligence. Many people are shallow, and why would someone intelligent want to be around that? However, trying to find the answer to all things will only drive you crazy, and I can definitely relate with you on wanting to figure everything out, but in the end, what do we really know? So, skepticism is important, but even skepticism needs control too. Balance is the key.
You are so amazing! I cant tell you how happy your video made me today. I have been going through existential depression for about two years now. However, the depression comes in phases and is accompanied by horrible anxiety attacks. Its funny though, the only time I'm ever able to get over it is if I cling to materialism and become blind like everyone elso who doesn't see the world for what it is. You've inspired me to make my own video. Question, have you ever used medication for depression?
I spent years in the company of people where I did not know how to contribute to the conversations they were having and feeling completely inadequate and unable to remove the frown from my face. I smoked a lot of hash which was a disaster for any introvert trying to come out of their shell. What i'd like to say is that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. what you are feeling is the same as what millions like you and near you are going through right now, only we think it belongs to us alone.
it just occured to me that you look like princess laya when whe was being projected by r2d2 in a message to luke, you accualy do look like her too. but the bright you on the dark background is awesome! and might i say you mind shines bright as well! love all you vids, its really interesting to me how much of what you talk about applies so well to me and probably a lot of other people to. keep it comin'!
I really Identify with what you say here. I often find myself thinking deeply about the meaning behind things and why the world is the way it is. I often have a hard time connecting with people as well, but have more or less learned how to socialize with people.
You might enjoy reading an English translation of Goethe's "Conversations of Eckermann". Very thought provoking and fascinating to read---deep observations on a wide variety of subjects . It seems most Americans have never heard of Goethe.
Listen to me. I sound like a god damn extrovert. But I cherish my time alone in the woods on a run listening to my music thinking about my girl. I plan ahead and I take my mistakes and turn them into opportunities to learn.
If the conversation is shallow I do not want to join in or add my 2 cents. I look for the right moments at the right time and if it never comes up, it never comes up. I move on and not worry about it. Being introverted is actually being better than extroverted because WE have the ability to brush off people who don't matter! Because just don't give a damn about that person since they add nothing to our lives! We have the power and the tools we just have to find the way to use them.
It all boiled down to fear, doubts, and disbelief. After my 4th trip I had no fears, no doubts, no disbeliefs. I was set free in a sense. HOWEVER, I retained my introverted personality coupled with my intelligence added on with an extroverted style of conversation. It does take me a while to come up with material in conversation, but I learned to relax and not worry and my mind is flooded with words, stories and experience that I can share to make a conversation meaningful.
I can relate and I used to feel the same way, but I grew and experimented with different approaches. If I start conversations its gonna be about something I know a lot about and that the other person most likely will be able to talk about as well. What really changed my life was magic mushrooms...holy shit after my 4th trip I discovered myself, literally. I'm not saying this is for everyone but it sure helped me become more extroverted when need be.
Hi. I'm introverted and I found out the best way to talk to people is just compliment them. Like this girl was wearing a metallica shirt and I just came up and said "that's an awesome band! whats your favorite song?" She replied bla bla. Then Me "Oh yeah? I always wanted to play 'Nothing Else Matters' on an acoustic guitar." After that I don't say anything more and if she wants to keep talking, she will keep the conversation going. There are signs for conversations, we just need to look.
im very confident and im very well with connecting to people im not shy at all but i rather be alone. i dont like going out much does that make me an introvert?
I've seen this video and the one on existential depression, and I think my brain works in exactly the same way as yours. The details all match in a sort of creepy way.
yeah have have trouble with asking people questions about themselves. I too feel like i am invading their privacy. I think it's because when people ask me questions I feel like they are interrogating me. I get uncomfortable and just shut down.
awsome. i too have trouble getting my words out right so people understand me. i try to explain my feelings of depression and other things and i never can seem to find the words, i very often use metaphors. i love metaphors! *self phychology* thats what i will call it.
Holy crap, I can relate to you 100%. Its hard finding other introverts out there to relate to. Thanks for making this video, it made me feel better to know there are other people like me out there. :)
It's tough for an introvert to live in an extrovertive world. As I have gotten older I have valued my alone time a lot more. Although I balance my time between work, my band, friends, and myself, it's not always easy when 50% of the time all I want to do is be in my room without people constantly asking questions or looking for some sort of response from me. I hope more people will understand this in the future. Anyways, 5 stars!
About the depression thing. I think George Carlin really helped me, once you realize that the world is going to hell, people are really stupid and there isn't much one can do, you can just become apathetic about it. And don't try to force yourself to become social it's not necessary and most people just aren't worth it.
theamzer 1 day ago
I just realized i am a introvert or maybe accepted it. With that i can tell you sometimes i feel i think or drift off too much to point i wonder if anyone else think as much as i do? I only have a handful of friends where people who i know who are extrovert can gain friends where ever they go. These people even tell me i need to be more social and make new friends. i typically shy away from crowded places.
i began to look more into this introvert to discover why am i this way?
wildmexican12 5 days ago
oh and i also hate going to the mall when there's a shit load of people!!
bermudezeg 6 days ago
Great video I exactly feel the same way. It's a pretty tough life for us as we don't have that many friends..
bermudezeg 6 days ago
Read some Rumi!!! yahhhhhhh!!! =)
SeafloorReunion 2 weeks ago
Poetry. Write a poem and read it at an Open Mike Night. Don't ever change. Stay "Deep"! and Find the right people to be your friends. Be a poet.
SeafloorReunion 2 weeks ago
Have you ever read anything by Kierkegaard? I would suggest Either/Or. It seems right up your alley.
interrobang94 1 month ago
I understand everything you go through. I never considered myself religious either, but I am very spiritual in many ways. My advice is to look up the lyrics and meaning for Tool's albums, specific songs I can suggest as the best would be 46 & 2, and Schism.
The best way to go is to try to break the wall as much as possible. The bricks keep stacking, but if you let them seal you into your own world, you might not escape. I hope this helps.
Soultrip89 1 month ago
@longlegsandarms : wow, that's interesting....of course I'm very much like described and I AM a leftie...did you find any connection between being intro and leftie?..
lejci38 2 months ago
That video fits me perfectly! There's nothing wrong with being a thinker and always wanting to do something productive; society only frowns upon it because it's the difficult path when really they need the thinkers of this world for society to progress. In terms of socializing, it seems like there are a lot of people like us; you could build an online network so you can bounce ideas off of like-minded people more often.
Stay strong, keep thinking, be yourself. :D
shadeoracle 2 months ago
Incredible, Ive only recently started looking into this, but I'm completely the same and had no idea there are so many people sharing these symptoms. I'm 24 and its taken a while to figure all of this out, I thought I was just weird for ages, haha. I'm quite outgoing in certain circumstances but hate wasting time on nonsense (to me anyway) The hardest part is finding someone that understands and is keen to build.
MrMesha22 2 months ago
I'm sure you realize you're far from being alone. Watching your video helps me feel much less disconnected and unusual. Expressing my thoughts through art has helped me cope and funnel my energy creatively. Since I spend time sort of dissecting what I perceive and thinking of things other than what's in front of me, I find that channeling that energy towards creating/drawing out my thoughts therapeutic and productive. I think of the unexplored universe of the large and small, creatures, the fut
cypherone 2 months ago
Spot on!
Miss87Grante 2 months ago
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Hi, I loved your video on being an Introvert. It was very revealing. I myself am an Introvert and have made a short film about my perspective on London. I would love for you to check it out and tell me what you think. Thanks :) - Kevin
jamaicanpenguin 3 months ago
Everything you said just described me like you were speaking my mind-its scary.
Im a dreamer
ICanSayKatarina 3 months ago
You sound just like me, i can never get my words out and start to start and dont make sense.
There is nothing wrong with that-you see your strength. You are deep thinker and things matter.
There are extroverts that talk so much that never get it and not all introverts are the same. But I Love silence but u can get lonely.
Im very spiritual but not religious. Everything is emotion and meaning
ICanSayKatarina 3 months ago
Not good at keeping up with friends. Don't like small talk. Dreamer who doesn't spend much time in reality. Seriously, we should get married.
v1k1n95 4 months ago
Hmm, I am exactly the same way
androp131 4 months ago
INFP i think. Strong N (like me BTW). Yeah: INFP. (From an ENTP). Beautiful and interesting.
Zander242 4 months ago
Thank you for this informative video about yourself it's really interesting, and I can relate to everything your saying. What was your upbringing like?
hungryghost1970 4 months ago
Are you INTP?
represent!
FreiheitKampfer 5 months ago
I really like this video, for by describing herself, i think she has described perfectly what other introverts feel. I am very good at writing and thinking, but in voice conversation, i am very silent, and quiet, i rarely speak, unless spoken to. I like to listen instead of talk.I also spend most of my time alone and reading and thinking and feeling and writing
YourRisingPhoenix 5 months ago
you are beautiful, i am an introvert, pisces. I am very deep, and spiritual, and read well over a 1000 books, everything you have said here, i understand, you are lovely, i hope you continue to grow.
YourRisingPhoenix 5 months ago
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you may have some sort of mental disorder, please check it out on a psychologist.
klickkzam 5 months ago
Aww you are so pure and honest. It is people like you that give me endless (maybe naive) hope that everything is going to be alright eventually:D
Great video cheers
kingashaman 5 months ago
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asdfkie 6 months ago
I'm an introvert and I have the exact same problem and even get depressed sometimes. When words come out of my mouth it's all down hill... Maybe it's anxiety, but, if this happens even when your around people you know "not being able to get thoughts out with words" then I am exactly like you.
RuneDayzCerda 6 months ago 2
u should be my gal friend, we can live a perfect life!!!
TheBashir85 7 months ago
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ollieflp 7 months ago
The reason introverts become anxious and uncomfortable is the same reason a fish out of water does. Introverts are just not in their comfort zone around a bunch of loud, extroverted people so this explains the apparent 'shyness', which I think is a misnomer. Would extroverts get anxious in solitary confinement even for a short period? I think so, so they have 'solitary shyness'. The word is a misnomer as it denotes something negative in the person rather than the situation.
jtking2504 7 months ago 2
I can perfectly relate to this.
I can`t seem to be outspoken, i just... can't stand talking about whatever. I NEED something to talk with someone, and not many people has that.
makidtrej 8 months ago
So, did you discover these things about yourself through observation and reading?Because I can totally relate! I bet it was easy to talk about all of this to a camera for sure. Glad to see you like to read Krishnamurti. I have bunch of his talks on playlists on my channel that you would like. Have a great day!
3timesoneminusone 9 months ago
I feel the same way you do. I feel arqward around most people because i keep to myself most of the time. which is due to feeling nervous around people and not feeling comfortable being me. i guess i am still introverted naturally and its not just due to anxiety because im not the sort of person who always wants to be around people but also not someone who likes to be alone all the time. I dunno. Introversion is hard to deal with. it makes you think too much of the future and miss out on things
4evaAShygurl 9 months ago
@4evaAShygurl That's shyness. Introverts don't get nervous around others, just don't feel a need to interact as much as extroverts.
sinical89 8 months ago
Fellow INFP here, i can relate %100
F20CPWR 9 months ago
@jesuslovesme...Well? She is very beautiful, and I would not mind dating an introverted girl. I think I would prefer an introverted girl...than a loud, chatty girl anyday.
EricSchwin22 9 months ago
I just feel the majority of people don't care to educate themselves, which frustrates me quite a lot. That's why I don't socialize, I see no point in furthering a friendship that will go nowhere, if the person is shallow...
gasto5 9 months ago
im open to new ideas i just want to get some sanity back but im not antisocial or wanting to kill anybody i guess i am just an introvert i get really shy meeting new people but i start to loose that after i get to know u but the group thing right now is bugging me
sockamofo 9 months ago
my prob is my uncertanty with hanging out with groups of people. it started back in highschool i was new didnt know anybody and was dying to fit in. i met some people and thought i was really cool with them off the bat n they ended up getting uncomfortable with that n ended up ditching me. i havnt been right since in a way i have never been able to feel comfortable in groups cuz id be in a group then when they started walking away theyd shun me im 19 now n havnt talked to ANYONE about this
sockamofo 9 months ago
You are too beautiful to be introverted!:)
jesusluvsme12345 10 months ago
@jesusluvsme12345 That really makes no sense what so ever. Are people who are introverted typically ugly?
TheAtomic1234321 10 months ago
@jesusluvsme12345 what are you saying, only ugly people are introvert?
klickkzam 5 months ago
@klickkzam No but this gurl purdy...to be introverted...do you speako enleshhh?
jesusluvsme12345 5 months ago
@klickkzam no, not really. check out social anxiety if you have the time.
klickkzam 5 months ago
Im an introvert too and it is hard since im still young Im 17 most people don't get me and find it awkward to be around me even though I don't feel awkward around them, it's also hard for me to talk to people except for with my friends and family.
timon55511 10 months ago
I would really like to talk to you on face book. Look me up if you get a chance. - Adam Martin
Parkour8 10 months ago
i can totally relate to you. thank you for making this video.
JennyFarley 11 months ago
I don't know who you are, but you and I have exactly the same problem in life, right down to the communication issue. It's sort of relieving I'm not alone, but it sucks we have to cope with it. :(
Soultrip89 11 months ago
You're inner world and the involvement you have in it makes you more beautiful. To think inwardly on things is a sign of intelligence. Many people are shallow, and why would someone intelligent want to be around that? However, trying to find the answer to all things will only drive you crazy, and I can definitely relate with you on wanting to figure everything out, but in the end, what do we really know? So, skepticism is important, but even skepticism needs control too. Balance is the key.
TenderCrusade 11 months ago
I can relate! You're really pretty by the way :)
CyborgEugenics 1 year ago
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CyborgEugenics 1 year ago
You are so amazing! I cant tell you how happy your video made me today. I have been going through existential depression for about two years now. However, the depression comes in phases and is accompanied by horrible anxiety attacks. Its funny though, the only time I'm ever able to get over it is if I cling to materialism and become blind like everyone elso who doesn't see the world for what it is. You've inspired me to make my own video. Question, have you ever used medication for depression?
trickzter1 1 year ago
If you're an introvert try moving to a different country(culture) and learn a new language, intense I must say :)
bergweg 1 year ago
I love this video, it's almost something I could have made myself. The whole "time wasting" idea with regard to small talk, I could realy relate to.
TheJanpietjoris 1 year ago
Thanks for being so honest and sweet.
jamesjiao 1 year ago
I spent years in the company of people where I did not know how to contribute to the conversations they were having and feeling completely inadequate and unable to remove the frown from my face. I smoked a lot of hash which was a disaster for any introvert trying to come out of their shell. What i'd like to say is that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. what you are feeling is the same as what millions like you and near you are going through right now, only we think it belongs to us alone.
halvaman3 1 year ago
it just occured to me that you look like princess laya when whe was being projected by r2d2 in a message to luke, you accualy do look like her too. but the bright you on the dark background is awesome! and might i say you mind shines bright as well! love all you vids, its really interesting to me how much of what you talk about applies so well to me and probably a lot of other people to. keep it comin'!
benjorgensen1 1 year ago
I really Identify with what you say here. I often find myself thinking deeply about the meaning behind things and why the world is the way it is. I often have a hard time connecting with people as well, but have more or less learned how to socialize with people.
antwonbowl20 1 year ago
You might enjoy reading an English translation of Goethe's "Conversations of Eckermann". Very thought provoking and fascinating to read---deep observations on a wide variety of subjects . It seems most Americans have never heard of Goethe.
9nesteg 1 year ago
thank you your so sweet i agree with you on alot of points.
buddahmaster 1 year ago
I know this sounds dumb like a trekkie fan, but I think this is a good analogy.
We are like Vulcan's we use our logic and reason to convey our thoughts not emotional outbursts.
revilor 1 year ago
Listen to me. I sound like a god damn extrovert. But I cherish my time alone in the woods on a run listening to my music thinking about my girl. I plan ahead and I take my mistakes and turn them into opportunities to learn.
revilor 1 year ago
If the conversation is shallow I do not want to join in or add my 2 cents. I look for the right moments at the right time and if it never comes up, it never comes up. I move on and not worry about it. Being introverted is actually being better than extroverted because WE have the ability to brush off people who don't matter! Because just don't give a damn about that person since they add nothing to our lives! We have the power and the tools we just have to find the way to use them.
revilor 1 year ago
It all boiled down to fear, doubts, and disbelief. After my 4th trip I had no fears, no doubts, no disbeliefs. I was set free in a sense. HOWEVER, I retained my introverted personality coupled with my intelligence added on with an extroverted style of conversation. It does take me a while to come up with material in conversation, but I learned to relax and not worry and my mind is flooded with words, stories and experience that I can share to make a conversation meaningful.
revilor 1 year ago
I can relate and I used to feel the same way, but I grew and experimented with different approaches. If I start conversations its gonna be about something I know a lot about and that the other person most likely will be able to talk about as well. What really changed my life was magic mushrooms...holy shit after my 4th trip I discovered myself, literally. I'm not saying this is for everyone but it sure helped me become more extroverted when need be.
revilor 1 year ago
Hi. I'm introverted and I found out the best way to talk to people is just compliment them. Like this girl was wearing a metallica shirt and I just came up and said "that's an awesome band! whats your favorite song?" She replied bla bla. Then Me "Oh yeah? I always wanted to play 'Nothing Else Matters' on an acoustic guitar." After that I don't say anything more and if she wants to keep talking, she will keep the conversation going. There are signs for conversations, we just need to look.
revilor 1 year ago
im very confident and im very well with connecting to people im not shy at all but i rather be alone. i dont like going out much does that make me an introvert?
misskaneza 1 year ago
I get you)) A lot to relate too.. As if Im talking.. We dig DEEP..)
SVYATOSLAV23 1 year ago
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I've seen this video and the one on existential depression, and I think my brain works in exactly the same way as yours. The details all match in a sort of creepy way.
zako424 1 year ago
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zako424 1 year ago
I can relate to the contemplation part. I think people sometimes just need to stop and think about their lives...
distortion041 1 year ago
yeah have have trouble with asking people questions about themselves. I too feel like i am invading their privacy. I think it's because when people ask me questions I feel like they are interrogating me. I get uncomfortable and just shut down.
lisapunky 1 year ago
awsome. i too have trouble getting my words out right so people understand me. i try to explain my feelings of depression and other things and i never can seem to find the words, i very often use metaphors. i love metaphors! *self phychology* thats what i will call it.
benjorgensen1 1 year ago
Holy crap, I can relate to you 100%. Its hard finding other introverts out there to relate to. Thanks for making this video, it made me feel better to know there are other people like me out there. :)
bufangel 1 year ago
<3 Explained it so well. Made my day :)
Xandford 2 years ago
It's tough for an introvert to live in an extrovertive world. As I have gotten older I have valued my alone time a lot more. Although I balance my time between work, my band, friends, and myself, it's not always easy when 50% of the time all I want to do is be in my room without people constantly asking questions or looking for some sort of response from me. I hope more people will understand this in the future. Anyways, 5 stars!
entrailsgalore 2 years ago
Well, your not alone, honestly I can relate to that.
Surfleo77 2 years ago
i am just like you..your not alone. I just hope that things will get better in my twenties.
JCDteen 2 years ago
I can relate to you. A lot.
CrazyCor15 2 years ago