I remember when it all began. I was sixteen years old, and it was in English class. At this time, I lived in Dubai, a city of multiple nationalities, and where I spent most of my childhood. I was a very talkative child, always bold enough to give my opinions, arguing, and basically – noisy. I felt comfortable in my own skin and free around the people I love. Through my consultation with parents, one of the most common conversations is how one child can be so talkative at home, but extremely shy and quite in social gatherings.

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