I hadn't really talked to random strangers until I moved to a new city a few years ago. I didn't know anyone and I felt a lack of connection so I moved out of

I hadn't really talked to random strangers until I moved to a new city a few years ago. I didn't know anyone and I felt a lack of connection so I moved out of my comfort zone. I ended up pursuing dancing and became a dance performer After awhile I've met some really close friends who I treat like a 2nd family It's made my life a lot richer and happier as a result I struggled for the longest time because of my upbringing as a child. I was anti-social and submissive, mostly as a result from being raised in a traditional asian household. My dad and brother are both very non-emotional and have dominant personalities. My dad would always embarass me whenever he got the chance in front of strangers. My brother would always use my words against me in conversations and tattle-tale on me so I had a lot of trust issues too. One of my best friends describes my family gatherings as an "exchange of information" I've been going on dates as a single guy right now and it's been kinda hard for me. Sometimes old habits kick in for the worst. I envy people who had great childhoods, and anytime someone talks about how fun and great their upbringing is, or how close they are with their family, it sometimes makes me a little sad reflecting on my own childhood. I'm not this way anymore though and I've learned to accept it for what it is though. When I have kids of my own I'm not going to put them what I had to go through