introvert

The loud, the quiet, and the ambiverted

[caption id="attachment_2496" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo Credit: Phoebe Lim[/caption] I used to believe I was extroverted; I was a loud, ‘in your face’ kind of kid. I enjoyed spending time with friends, and I drew my strength and confidence from them. Then I hit the middle school years and things changed a little. I was no longer drawing strength from those I spent time with; rather, I frequently found it exhausting. I craved time for myself to engage in hobbies and activities that only I really enjoyed and understood. The down-time was safe and soothing. I’d go for runs, read books,…

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