Building the Life You Desire: Laurel’s journey of social anxiety struggles, realization of her needs in everyday life, and the joys of motherhood | 51

While the idea of introvert and extrovert has become a part of our understanding of personality, it does not alleviate the challenges presented by either. Join us today as we speak with Laurel about her experience as a lifelong introvert, her realization that she needed her own space and pace of life, her trepidation about becoming a mother, and the ultimate joy and presence being a mother has brought her.  Link to Laurel’s Substack: https://onlyoldthings.substack.comEditorial note: Sad Times is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Sad Times in any waySad Times Website: www.sadtimespodcast.comGet your very own “Sad Schwag” https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Follow Sad Times on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Sad Times on Instagram: @sadtimespodcast