A lot of people miss out on certain aspects of childhood. It is sad and regrettable in a way, but really some people have a very awful childhood and not only miss out, but become scarred in addition. What matters is how you live now and really, it sounds as if you've had a great kick off to the fun part of adulthood. Don’t worry about not being “normal” in your past. Normal is boring and most people I know feel they’re either not normal or too normal. Don't think of your past as a void, but as something you can reflect on. Also, perhaps your quiet childhood helped make you a more reflective and self-aware person. It sounds like you know yourself well and trust me; this is something many people struggle with when used to large company and active lifestyle: learning to be on your own, learning to reflect and be comfortable by yourself. Pat yourself on the back for that because there are people out there paying good money in therapy to learn how to do that. And don’t worry, there are a lot more great times in life that will come by and I’m sure you’ll catch them! ;)
Is it normal that I rarely hung out with people growing up?
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A lot of people miss out on certain aspects of childhood. It is sad and regrettable in a way, but really some people have a very awful childhood and not only miss out, but become scarred in addition. What matters is how you live now and really, it sounds as if you've had a great kick off to the fun part of adulthood. Don’t worry about not being “normal” in your past. Normal is boring and most people I know feel they’re either not normal or too normal. Don't think of your past as a void, but as something you can reflect on. Also, perhaps your quiet childhood helped make you a more reflective and self-aware person. It sounds like you know yourself well and trust me; this is something many people struggle with when used to large company and active lifestyle: learning to be on your own, learning to reflect and be comfortable by yourself. Pat yourself on the back for that because there are people out there paying good money in therapy to learn how to do that. And don’t worry, there are a lot more great times in life that will come by and I’m sure you’ll catch them! ;)