I hear ya. People are lovely, but exHOSSting, especially en masse. And especially (as I am finding, and for very obvious, non-introvert-specific reasons) in a foreign language.

But the worst of it is, what parenting does to an introvert. Because you are never. ever. ever left alone. No chance to recharge. Ever. And of course, then you get crabby and horrible to the little monsters, and then you feel guilty for not having way more patience and energy for them, bc really, this is your kid, she is wonderful, and all she wants is a little bit of your attention, is that so much to ask?

Yes. Yes it really is.

*sigh*