Introverted.

I feel like I don’t get as much attention. At school, at camps that I go to. I think people want to be my friend, but they’re afraid to come up to me and have a conversation.

I hate being introverted. At school, for example, everyone is having fun with their friends in the cafeteria, and I just sit alone. A couple people, say hi to me but most people don't bother.

I think why people are afraid to come up to me is the way they think I will react. They see me a walker and they run the other way. Don’t. I’m not trying to shut you out. Because of my condition, I may have a slower time processing what you’r saying, but I can understand what you’re saying.

And another thing, nobody has to feel like I need “special treatment.” I'm just a regular kid, just with some differences, that’s all.

I don't like being introverted. It makes you feel empty inside, like nobody cares about you. But if you just be patient with me, then we can get along.