Hi Double,

I can relate to your situation. But the bottom-line is: you're 24 and your parents are not. Even if they were social butterflies, chances are your interests might still be different.

Make a brief list of what you want to accomplish now. It could be just 2 things: a job and an apartment. Work at them, one by one. Try to be patient with your progress. Your efforts will eventually pay off. On disappointing days, your mind may tell you you're a failure. My mind tells me that many, many times. But over the years, I've learned not to trust it. Our brains may be oddly wired, but that doesn't mean we can't achieve anything worthwhile in this life. In our cases, it just takes a lot more effort. Good luck!