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#GrowingUpShy

Carl NasmanJuly 21, 2015

Look at me, I'm shy! We often think of social media as the realm of exhibitionists, not shy people. But a viral campaign is encouraging shy people to share their experiences. The results are funny, awkward and poignant.

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