You're such a gem, Sacra. I admire how you boldy share your thoughts and personal experiences with lessons to pick from them. Even more, I'm happy you have lived and learned through it all while knowing when to press the stop button. It's a balance, an admirable one.

I may not be able to relate with loneliness as a kid, but I do understand it as an adult because I feel it sometimes. However, just like you, I find simple joys in my alone time, and I still find that balance with the friends and family I'm surrounded by. Lovely post!