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10 illustrations that sum up what life is like for introverts

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Introverts need time alone to regroup, which people often perceive as anti-social.  Introvert Doodles

Being an introvert in an extrovert world is hard.

When "friendly" is defined as outgoing and talkative, people who prefer to spend time alone or think through what they want to say before speaking often get left behind.

Maureen "Marzi" Wilson finally gives introverts their (somewhat reluctant) moment in the spotlight in her book, "Introvert Doodles: An Illustrated Look at Introvert Life in an Extrovert World."

She illustrates awkward encounters, vents her frustrations, and shares advice and pep talks for anyone who finds the world overstimulating.

Here are 10 of her doodles that show just how real the introvert struggle is.

Introverts generally think through what they want to say before talking, which makes thinking on their feet stressful.

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Introvert Doodles

Phone calls are the worst. Without any visuals, their active listening becomes awkward silence.

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Introvert Doodles

Long conversations are exhausting.

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Introvert Doodles

They'd rather be alone.

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They need time and space away from people to recharge...

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Introvert Doodles

...but that doesn't mean they hate everyone.

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Introvert Doodles

It just means that getting to know them takes time.

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Introvert Doodles

And ~really~ getting to know them takes a special person.

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Introvert Doodles

Being an introvert can be tough.

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Introvert Doodles

But their quiet power speaks volumes when the world remembers to listen.

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Introvert Doodles
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Talia Lakritz
Talia Lakritz
Talia Lakritz is a Life correspondent at Business Insider covering politics and power through a visual storytelling lens. She has reported from the White House as well as military installations, mansions, and museums across the country, bringing readers inside fascinating places through immersive features.Previously, she wrote for The New York Jewish Week and SciShow Space.Talia holds a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Barnard College of Columbia University and ordination as an interfaith minister from One Spirit Learning Alliance. She hopes to one day visit all 50 states and all 14 public presidential libraries.Politics and power:Visual features:Human interest: