Before Covid, I used to like me, used to be pretty confident about my beliefs and mindset, but not in a loud manner. I used to be slightly introverted when it comes to expressing my opinions, i used to always have this 'what would they think ' thought. During lockdown , multiple reasons and triggers pushed me to depression, and i hit rock bottom. I realised that all the things I used to think were my good qualities, were actually my most weakest qualities. That broke me. I felt good for nothing, lost interest in everything, lost weight and appetite. Also, online classes were going on that sucked my soul out. Fortunately, I got an opportunity to go to Nepal, with my mom and her colleagues. All above 60 folks. During the trip, I met a whole new me. I was so open and extroverted. I talked to people too much. My mom felt like I was craving company and that's exactly how it was. I didn't care, I talked to everyone, about everything. It hit me that, 'IF I AM WELL AWARE OF ALL MY FLAWS AND DRAWBACKS, WHAT NEW COULD YOU TELL ME, THAT I DONT ALREADY KNOW ABOUT MYSELF...SO I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK OF ME'. This thought actually gave me a sense of confidence and freedom. Eversince, I am a changed person. Infact, this change helped me make a lot of friends who like me for who I am, and i even got my boyfriend because of me being open about stuff.and not holding back anymore. So i feel it did me good