I have been an outcast my whole life. Right now I have a few friends but I can say they’ve always been there for me and safe to say, I can consider them my best friends. Anyways, I was always made fun for being awkward and having a stutter, being cross-eyed etc.
As a result of frequent bullying and rejection, I have no self esteem or confidence. It’s hard to socialize with people for the fear of them hurting me. I’m trying to socialize often now but I still have a feeling of anxiety, it’s hard to be relaxed when talking to others. My question to you all is, what can I do? I would appreciate any feedback.