How do I deal with the feeling of alienation from others?

Try to include yourself, or find places you fit in. It can be really hard to handle that, and pushing too hard just makes it worse. Try to slowly reach out to people or find things you like to do and partcipate in them. How you approach the situation helps decide what happens. Patience and an open outlook at people, and why you get alienated helps. Sometimes we have stuff we need to improve on, it doesn't make an excuse for the people who alienate others but it can give us the chance to grow and move past those issues. Just be strong and find your place.

I think it takes time. I have always felt lonely due to my autism and queerness, and though it hurts, there's also a kind of acceptance that goes into it. Understanding that you're not understood, and moving forward with yourself for company. Cultivating an inner life. Usually there are people out there who are like you- people to find- but even if there's not, you're going to be okay.

Well first I had to understand that there is a big difference between being alone and feeling lonely. I had to find ways to be alone and still be content. I would read a book, write some poetry, and listen to music. I would find things that make me happy when I'm alone or away from others, then I wouldn't be so lonely. Plus, I bonded with people over the things I liked doing when I was alone. Trying to "fit in" by becoming something I wasn't, never worked. In fact, it made me feel even more lonely. I realized I just had to stand out. I challenged myself to try and say hello to at least to three new people every day. This helped me find people who were in my situation! All I can say is to never give up and embrace your uniqueness!

I am not sure. I have been the victim of an in-law's hurtful, cruel forms of social alienation for years in situations where the rest of the family are just silent onlookers. I have stood up to this person, which is always helpful, cutting off any nastiness right away. I have been silent. I have had some helpful witnesses once in a while and have shown them gratitude. I have read a book while at the family table while the bullying has gone on. I have stayed out of the bully's way.