I can identify with this, however as I grew, I learned how to exist with my fellow humans and no matter what type of group I was with I was usually safe, and cared about

Oh for sure. But when your 6 or seven. Ya ass is back to he crib when the lights came on. But your point is poignant and correct. We must interact with everyone. Being a public school kid that was a great advantage. I had friends and classmates from every creed religion etc. When you learn this as a kid it's just like second nature.