The Prickly Pineapple

 I'm not sure where to start or what to type. I think this post might be all over the place because that's how I've been feeling. For the past 3+ months I've again been experiencing the brain fog, finding it hard to focus, forgetting things, struggling with every day tasks such as talking with others and staying engaged in the conversation, following through and following up with others. It's sort of like I can almost see myself turning inward again.  I tend to be a friendly person - too much so my girls might say. I talk to everyone and have an abundance of empathy for others. I'm the kind of person who is normally watching out for the disconnected person in the room - trying to make sure everyone feels included. Which is weird because the majority of the time I feel like I am the awkward one on the outside looking in. I think maybe that's why I am so sensitive when I see it in others. I want people to know they are valued, to know they matter, to know they...