I learned at an early age that if others didn't hear you, you drew less attention. So I didn't acquire friends. I started to read 6 or more hours a day at the age of 7, so books became my friends, and I started to have conversations with these new friends, It's strange but, that allowed me a way to communicate with others. I do talk to others, but the circle of people are you folks, or books and my grandson. Small worlds can be very fulfilling, and so much more pleasant than when I had to work. One of my blessings has been the finding of the peace of my times.