>>528994698
i used to be like this. not even too far back. i've made some really cool friends though, anon. i've even had people send me friend requests, like, add me because they wanted to add me. i just spent a bunch of time trying to be my genuine self and forcing myself out of my comfort zone to be more social and at some point people started being happy to see me. i still get overwhelmed with feelings and stuff sometimes- having a night like that right now, even- but i've got a really neat friend that's spent a lot of time chatting with me over the last few days and whose company i enjoy a great deal. and i never woulda had that if i kept worrying so much about being the one to initiate all the time. just worry about being a good friend and be mindful of the kind of people who'd take advantage of that, i guess. feel more, care more, burn hotter. be the brightest-burning you that you can be. you'll find your people.

>>527337125
https://youtu.be/kRO6ctXmKIg?si=jlRuOYinovbYxCbj