You know, being on the outside isn't as bad as you would think it is. It's kind of nice sometimes. There isn't much pressure to be someone you're not because you're already you. That's how one becomes an outcast, but you meet people you wouldn't dare be around if you weren't already at the proverbial "rock bottom". You hear amazing stories and make friends for life. So hitting the "bottom" isn't bad - it just sucks. But at least it sucks with other people.
