I've just got a weird sense of humor.

"I don't know what's happening but I'm ready to help!"

"Okay, I have a plan." "Is it a good one?" "Yes! Maybe? I'll leave it up for you to decide."

"I brought snacks." "For what, an entire city? How much is that?!" "Well, I didn't know who likes what and maybe someone has an allergy I don't know about, and also I think Jessie is vegan now, so I had to account for everything!"

"Hold on, let me process that. ... Nope, still confused."

"I am here, I had a big breakfast, and I am ready to carry heavy things where you tell me to."

"Good news, I fixed the issue. Bad news, I created a new, and somehow worse, issue."

"Before you yell at me, I was left unsupervised. But! At least nothing is broken."

lots of internal monologue and even dialogue with oneself

social awkwardness

despite longing for connection, avoiding it because they are not used to it

or: seeking connection anywhere they can, even in the tiny interactions with employees and strangers

making their home a very comforting space since they spend so much time in it

not feeling invited to activities unless explicitly told they are, and even then doubting it

not even considering the possibility of talking to someone

feeling warmth in their chest after a good talk with someone, only for it to twist into dread and doubt later on

This has been happening all month with little to no international media attention. Here are a few organizations you can check out for resources or to support:

ActionAid India

SEEDS India

GlobalGiving

Two little girls playing gently with a daddy long legs.

Girl 1: can it die?