hi all, I’m an 18 year old who has been homeschooled since high school. when I was younger, I did pretty good socially, although I have always had a fast draining social battery and I had to take breaks. since being pulled out of public school though, I have completely lost my ability to make conversation. I am around big groups of people quite a lot, and I have tried very hard to improve, but it’s basically become the norm for everyone to point out or make fun of how quiet I am. it’s so embarrassing and i’m starting to feel very lonely. I just don’t know what to say, and when I do say something it’s the WRONG THING to say. at this point i’ve given up. any advice is appreciated.