18 [F4R] anywhere - hey let's fall in love

Howdy friend! I'm a guy, 29 years old (got a little salt), and am at a crossroads in my life. I've been around the world, centrally in Europe, Asia, and N. America (where I grew up), and am utterly grateful for my experiences in how they have shaped my perspectives. Africa and Latin America are on my itinerary for travel next.

Now for the unpleasant bit...I had a rocky start in life, somewhat of an understatement, grew up in a loveless household with borderline narcissistic parents, was bullied, saw my "family" break apart thrice, had an onset of depression as an adolescent, but was never diagnosed, until it was apparent when I turned 19. My experience with depression was a long and hard one--it shaped a lot of my worldviews and attitudes mostly putting a negative spin on things which mostly served to compound the severity of my social anxiety at 19, turning me into an effective recluse for years. Only after a combination of meditation, extensive psychotherapy, and sheer willpower, was I able to break away from that status quo of misery and set myself up with work and travel experiences. It goes without saying that my struggle has greatly influenced my worldview and has partly made me into what I am today.

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