I have a difficult time explaining this to people when they ask me why I'm so withdrawn from society and "normal" stuff. Once you see things for what they really are you can't just turn it off and go back to blissful ignorance. Knowledge can be both a blessing and a curse and I'd be lying if I said that some of the things I've learned in the last 7 years haven't taken their toll on me and dramatically changed my values and the way I view the world and other people.

Try explaining that to someone who hasn't even dipped a toe into the truth and they'll look at you like you're absolutely insane. I've seen it happen dozens of times over the years. It's easier to just avoid people than it is to try to play the pretend normie game.