It wasn't until I was well into my 20s did I begin to find my friend tribe.  It was a struggle for me to relax into these new relationships because of the lack connection in my earlier years of life. 

This desire for community was apparent within my family, my friendships, and even those I had the opportunity to work with, but it seemed like I was came up short.  I questioned myself often about whether I was giving off some strange vibe or if I wasn't fully open enough.