Being nice to people that didn't deserve me. Swallowing insults and disrespect. Being "ok" with things that hurt me to my core. Saying yes when I really don't want to. F**k. You would think I'd have slapped people. I don't deliver these things rudely. Always polite or appropriate. People are SHOCKED when you start saying no.

After work functions. I'm a homebody, and I like being with my family more than my colleagues. Having kids means I can get away with saying I've got something on with them and no one thinks I'm being rude.

Male attention.

Socializing. It was always difficult for me, my “social battery” is extremely short lived. People just drain me, regardless of the setting and situation. I still tried to keep a network of friends and see them on a regular basis, but it was exhausting. After we all naturally drifted apart, I never sought out new friends.

I’m a homebody, with lots of animals, books, and video games. I don’t need anything else, so I’m finally embracing that and thriving.

Other peoples kids.