I wonder if much of this has to do with a loss of concern for impressing others. I've come to think many people who call themselves "introverts", are in fact people who wear their masks around others. They play a role to along with others or situations (at least in their estimations). If such persons talk about their pasts, it's quite likely that there's some kind of abuse there. This is often in childhood and can be later too. I think what we find is that it's a lot of work to play a role. They often retreat to solitude to recharge. It's no wonder we are freed up to be ourselves in later years.
I wonder if much of this has to do with a loss of concern for impressing others. I've come to think many people who call themselves "introverts", are in fact people who wear their masks around others. They play a role to along with others or situations (at least in their estimations). If such persons talk about their pasts, it's quite likely that there's some kind of abuse there. This is often in childhood and can be later too. I think what we find is that it's a lot of work to play a role. They often retreat to solitude to recharge. It's no wonder we are freed up to be ourselves in later years.