I consider myself an introvert but definitely wouldn't identify as shy. Introverts aren't shrinking violets but people who prefer a certain degree of solitude in order to pursue purposeful, creative work.
Introverts aren't distinguished by a lack of confidence but the need to have time alone in order to recharge their batteries.
Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking does a fantastic job dispelling common myths about introversion.
Such an impactful story! You brilliantly captured all the nuanced, mixed emotions associated with estrangement, uncertainty, the possibility of reconciliation.
This made me so nostalgic! Epistolary correspondence really is a lost-art form. I used to write long-form letters to my friends and peers during my formative years through college. Can't recall the last time I penned a proper letter now. Good impetus to restart the habit!
Yes! My father instilled a love for home repair in me as well, so attempts to debug code, reverse chronic disease, or fix a broken appliance all fall under the umbrella of "troubleshooting."
