Shechter recounts the isolating experience of growing up with social anxiety, describing everyday moments at school as daunting challenges. The fear of being judged or making mistakes made even simple tasks, like eating alone at recess or throwing away trash in class, feel overwhelming. Living in what she calls 'a glass cage,' Shechter constantly worried about unknown social rules and the possibility of embarrassment. Her story highlights the silent struggle many children face as they navigate social situations with anxiety.