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How A Family of Introverts Vacations Best
We found the perfect family activity to connect with each other while feeding our introverted souls.
My mom misunderstands me
I vividly recall the first time I ever heard about introverts and extroverts. It happened in elementary school. As my teacher talked about the difference between people who need alone time to recharge versus those who gain energy from being with others, I had a classic lightbulb moment. Truths about myself flashed brightly in my mind as various facts slotted into the new to me category of introvert to create a picture that made sense for the first time.
I remember rushing home at the end of the day eager to share this new insight into my personality with my mother. I’ll never forget her reaction.
“You are not an introvert. No child of mine is an introvert.”
I was a bit taken aback. I pulled out my new information and parroted my teacher’s words. There was nothing better about being an introvert or an extrovert. It was just two different ways of processing time with others.
My mom wasn’t having it. In her mind introvert equaled shy, quiet, doesn’t play well with others. Extrovert equaled great people…
