Till just a few years ago, I was reluctant to meet new people and open myself up to them. Looking back, the reason for my reluctance was some hurts I had experienced in the past. I used to feel like though I cared so much for people around me, they didn't seem to really care for me. I used to feel left out and tried my best to fit in the group. But after covid started, I just got stuck at home, and I started to think about those relationships. I wondered the reason for my 'not fitting in'.

But after some time, it got better. I started to enjoy meeting new people and talking to them. And one of my takeaways from this experience was this: You don't have to try to fit in a group so hard. When right people come, you'll notice them and they'll notice you. Also, to notice each other, you have to talk to many people. Though it might be hard, you shouldn't live in the past, you should try to meet new people. Learn from the past, but don't be too attached to it. Enjoy the moment you have now with others, or even just with yourself!