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“As a child, I was very shy. Painfully, excruciatingly shy. I hid a lot in my room. I was so terrified to read out loud in school that I had to have my mother ask my reading teacher not to call on me in class.” quote by Kim Basinger
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“As a child, I was very shy. Painfully, excruciatingly shy. I hid a lot in my room. I was so terrified to read out loud in school that I had to have my mother ask my reading teacher not to call on me in class.”

Kim Basinger

About This Quote

Extreme shyness can limit participation, but support from caregivers can help overcome it.

In simple terms: Shyness hinders participation.

Key Takeaway

Seek support, practice speaking.

Themes

shyness education support confidence

Mood

introverted hopeful

Type

personal educational

When to use this quote

  • classroom presentations
  • therapy groups
  • parental advocacy

Key Concepts

social anxiety self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to speak up?
  • How can allies assist?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming shyness may require professional help.

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