I used to be in debate and speech and I was a champ. In the most humble way; I am articulate and opinionated. All of my friends are surprised when they see me behave the way I do because its like an out of body experience. Every person I have ever formed a non romantic relationship with, would never believe that I'm the same person who is shivering around not being able to be strong.
That's the part that is the most stressful; people simply don't understand just because you can communicate well, it doesn't mean you will be calm and collected in every situation.
My closest friends are catching on and they seem a bit concerned. They have been playing match maker for a while now, but nothing seems to be working out.
I'm better over text than I am in real life because there are no emotions associated with a screen.
I don't think I have crippling anxiety because the only time I act like this is if I AM PURSUING someone. Fear of rejection seems more like it.
Honestly this made me want to move away too because I can go somewhere I wont easily find somali people and just focus on my studies until I am actually ready for marriage.