One of the hardest things I find is feeling like it’s ok to get genuinely close to people – and knowing how to do that comfortably. I’ve noticed that, in a room full of people, if I don’t have a social role (e.g. performing or presenting) I can easily struggle with feeling self-conscious, anxious, and a bit awkward. It can be overwhelming and so visceral it has me climbing internal walls looking for hiding places high up off the forest floor! [Read more…]