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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

The biggest boost to my confidence was when I realized I don't have to feel bad about being socially awkward, I can simply own it and choose to believe its endearing. That may well not be the case and I'm just a blubbering idiot, but it gets me out and talking to people and generally happier which is what's most important