I know that people’s beliefs and perspectives are probably much more diverse than I give them credit for, but it seems the vocal majority is very black and white, and just takes it for granted that everyone else around here is as well. I wish I had the guts to speak up more often than I do – be the change you want to see, and all that. I am extremely shy and introverted, and am trying to overcome that, but is is so hard. I have good days and bad days, and on the bad days (or sometimes bad weeks/months) I have a lot of anxiety about how to deal with all of this and feel completely depressed and overwhelmed.
I have come to accept that I have limitations imposed by nature and nurture. And that it’s okay to do the best within those limitations.