I was always a shy child. Introverted at best, and reclusive at worst. My comfort zone consisted of books, nature, and small doses of friends. My family-in my child's eyes perception-was extroverted and often larger than life. I remember being amazed and even envious of their apparent ease and comfort at socializing, whereas I struggled with what to say and how to say it. I studied and practiced facial expressions in the mirror to make sure I didn't...