Just stay home.

I feel the exact same way. I am part of a Facebook group that gets together a couple of times a week for volleyball, and they’ve been getting together all weekend for 4th of July celebrations. Every time they go I start to make excuses and consider going, but I’ve been staying at home because I can’t bring myself to actually risk it. It’s hard seeing them all having such a great time though. Like you, this sub has helped me realize it’s okay to feel that way and I know I’m doing the right thing by staying home.

It’s not about validation, I made the decision to stay home myself and know I’m doing the right thing. It’s just nice to know there’s others out there with the same struggles making the same decision to stay home.

/r/Austin Thread Parent