Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Isolation

Hey Reader, I sat outside the circle, feeling that familiar discomfort creep in. My body was tense, and my gaze scanned the room. The teacher had to invite me to join the group—a moment that highlighted a pattern I've lived with for years. Even when seeking connection, I position myself as an outsider. Building Walls The roots of this pattern run deep. In my final year of high school, I chose isolation in pursuit of academic excellence. When university rejections arrived, I retreated further,...