/lit/ - Literature

I’m having a hard time confiding with my peers. Most of the time it’s light hearted banter but it takes a turn to jabs I don’t appreciate. I cannot speak to family on matters that bother me or the like as I do not want them to worry and my close friends are distant and I do not want to burden them with my issues. People are rude and nasty to each other. I was always under the impression we should be cordial where possible but it’s never mutual when I take those first steps.

I feel alone and I cannot express myself.

What is the best word?