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Yes x 💯 I’ve discovered the same in recent years. ‘Peopling’ wears me out and I’ve always fought off the fact that it drains me. I’ve worked at pretending I’m a full time extrovert when actually I need peace and time alone after intense encounters. I’ve learned to know myself. Many friends would be surprised as, just like you, there’s a extrovert side to me. This post is brilliant 🤩 it’s good to feel ‘seen’ :)

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Sophie Ingleby's avatar

Yes to everything you’ve written here. It’s hard to explain to those who don’t understand, but I NEED to be alone in order to function properly. Like, literally NEED to, just as I need food and water and rest.

Right now I’m incredibly fatigued, my mood is low and I’m struggling with work, and that’s because of the school holidays. I love my children dearly but I’m desperate for time on my own. I think I’m a better mum/ wife/ person when I spend time by myself, and no, you’re right, being alone isn’t lonely. I wrote a piece about it if you fancy a read - https://simpleandcalm.substack.com/p/being-alone-isnt-lonely?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2

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