Personal Journey with Shyness

The speaker shares a personal account of extreme shyness experienced during childhood, especially around the age of four, where any form of social interaction was avoided. During preschool, the speaker refrained from speaking to classmates and spent breaks alone, which raised concerns for the parents. Over time, shyness lessened, and by first grade, the speaker had managed to form friendships. However, moving to a new city at eight years old required starting over, leading to feelings of isolation yet again.