This is my first real forum post, I don't really know who else to talk about this with. I'm not sure most people will understand so I'm giving the forum a shot. I grew up in an isolated, open area consisting of woods and farmland. I feel a very spiritual connection with this particular land and nature. A connection I don't feel with many other locations. I love that It's isolated, open, I have so many warm memories growing up in this area and in the small, nearby town.
I no longer live there and I often find myself wanting to return.
I find the land and people in this area so inspiring and beautiful, but not many else do. Many people who are from this place don't see it the way I do. They say it's boring, dirty, lame, etc. This makes me feel extremely frustrated that they don't see the beauty in this land that I do. I almost feel crazy for being the only one who actually feels a connection to the area. It's my home and I take it as a personal blow when someone insults it. When they say that this place 'sucks' I feel as if they're saying that I 'suck' too.
I take it really personally to the point I get angry. I truly love my home town and am proud to be from there, but I feel like I'm the only one. I'm sorry this was kind of lengthy, I'm not good with talking about my feelings. However, this has been bugging me a lot the past couple of days and I'm not sure where else to turn. I just wish people could see this great land through my eyes and learn to love it the way I did.
Am I being too over sensitive? Am I the only one who feels this way about a place? I really feel kind of crazy for being so emotionally attached to a location but I've been feeling really troubled. I thank you in advance for any advice, feedback. Thank you for letting me vent! I really want to let this go