The Only Way Out Of This Mess

Those of you who know me only from the words on this page would probably be surprised that I am way more introverted than extroverted. I prefer alone time and quiet gatherings to large. I would rather have a deep conversation with someone I know than mixing it up with surface-level chit-chat. And I get a little awkward and fumble over my words when talking to people I don’t know.

Unfortunately I am often mistakenly perceived as disinterested or aloof when, in reality, I am just very uncomfort...