How Being Comfortable on the Inside Will Stop You From Feeling Alone on the Outside

The truth of belonging.

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Sat at the table, so many of us present that our arms pressed tightly to our bodies so we can maneuver enough to still eat. The bustle of the room is a noise all of its own, the chatter from the table just the loudest piece. With laughter and conversation all around me, I am a welcome…