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Janine, This really resonated with me. Connection and community are two very strong words for 2025. I find myself needing a little more of both on occasion. I was a shy child like you and am still shy. The internet helps me to be social while feeling less awkward. Thank you so much for this very informative and helpful post.

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Thanks for commenting, Pamela, it's nice to know that the Internet can connect 2 shy people in a way that feels good. 😊 I am grateful to have you in this community! 💜

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Janine, the internet is good for a lot of things, unless we spend too much time on it and get burnt out! ;)

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Amen. That's why I am only on Substack!

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I am also on FB and have been for a very long time. I have a friends all over the country now, a large community there and it is also how members of my family keep in touch. I stay for numerous reasons.

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I was on FB for many years and still use messenger, but found I rarely saw anyone I knew in my feed so figured what's the point. I am glad you still find it useful.

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I have so many people who are still there. Most of my L.A. friends are there, so I can keep in touch with them too.

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