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Silence, shyness, and introversion each remain complicated and intersecting aspects of my identity. As I have slowly grown into and out of my shyness, I still seek balance between my desire to build relationships and contribute to activist causes with my tendency and preference to keep to myself. And clearly, there is a balance to be had – on one hand, others may not get the chance to know me if I keep my distance; but on the other, many of the opportunities to connect are built for those who already naturally at ease in social settings.