I'm an only child in a family that moved around a lot when I was a kid. I went to 14 schools in all and ended up shy and socially awkward, always keeping myself a bit aloof from others. I never made friends easily and still don't.
thats a pretty interesting point. I can think back to when i was younger and he one time i didnt have much socialization issues it seems was when i had gotten settled into a school for once but that was short lived. then i suffered from simlier issues like yourself and was changing schools etc.. always struggling to socialize.
makes me think friendships and relationships are more grown into for me and if that growth is screwed with well they never materialize and my chance for some personal growth out of it is then gone.
Your right it is never too late. You are also never too old.
I see folks say all the time I'm too old to this i'm to old to that. BS never too old theres people in there 80s' running marathons etc.. never too old!