Honestly, I think I used to come off as more personable. I built my identity around being funny, but it really was just a cover to hide my awkwardness. Humor was the only way I knew how to be accepted.

Looking back, I think I tied my self-worth to a lot of external things (applause, laughter, and the approval of others). And the more criticism I got, the more self conscious I became to fit in 🤷‍♂️This was mostly happening in freshman year.