I can very much relate. No, I don't see it not being normal because in our world it is normal to not trust others

Thank you all for your thoughts

if you trust no one you can't be hurt...

I am the same. Once you experience hurt and betrayal it becomes second nature to be distrustful. Trust has to be gained slowly.

My trust has to be earned. I have always been told & I also tell him kids that trust is earned not given