Belonging And What it Entails

To belong is something that seems almost like a goal I can't achieve. I feel like my own loved ones don't understand me. I feel like I'm damaged goods and no matter how hard I try or what I do, I will remain like that. I have been trying to be positive and I'm failing at that too. Will I always be so disconnected from the world around me? Will I always be a shadow against the wall that nobody really sees?

I know how u feel. My family chose everything and everyone but me.

The question isn't will u always be disconnected. The question is do u want to be connected? If u do, then it's all about finding that connect. I found my partner and yes I always have a time where I feel disconnected but that's my insecurities and my issues. She and her family are always nice and include me. They throw me a bday party every yr when I say I don't want to be a bother.

U can connect u just need to learn how to accept what others give u.

Oh my goodness, I know what that feels like too! And I have a theory that deep down inside, everyone just wants to be accepted and loved. No matter how proud they may act, or how much it may seem like they have it all together, deep down inside of every single human being is just longing to be loved and accepted.
What I've found helps with battling that feeling is to go out and find someone who feels left out (you won't have to look far to find someone) and give them the love and acceptance you wish you had received yourself.
But always remember that you are very much loved and accepted here!

Thank you for the tips and suggestions. I'm sorry you had problems with your family members not accepting you.

Thanks for the tip about seeking people out. That may work.

I feel the same. My mother never likes anything I do or say and it makes me feel rejected. My siblings are pretty arrogant too.