On Abstract Photography and Being Unique

I’ve always felt like I’m different from the people around me. For example, I would be in a group of people who clearly think or behave a certain way and I would have an alternative approach or would consistently be much more similar to the outliers in the group. It was as if I innately chose the path less travelled.
One of the reasons I create abstract photography is that I don’t go along with the crowd or conform to the norm. I do my own thing and follow my inner voice regardless of what other people say. My photos are a reflection of my authentic self.
I don’t think or behave like the majority, which frees me up to express myself openly and expansively. It has made all the difference in my life. What has been your experience with being unique?