Thank you so much for your insight. It is very comforting to hear what you told me. I spent some time looking at the links about sensitivity and had some additional thoughts.

Considering how often I am very confused by social interaction, I have had slight fear about herd mentality, a paranoia about people uniting in hatred against me. I keep it under control by remaining mindful of my peaceful intentions and gentle, kind demeanor. But living in a small town, I wonder if all the frustration I see in people's face and body language adds up over time.

I would love to know how I can use my lack of social understanding as a gift. If there is a resource there that can help me thrive instead of ...well...not thrive.