In the quiet corners of social gatherings, in the comfortable margins of conversation, I’ve found my niche. As someone who has always grappled with a scarcity of confidence in conversation, my role in social settings has been less of a participant, and more of an observer. The silent spectator, the watchful wallflower – labels I’ve grown to accept, even appreciate. And in this quiet acceptance, I’ve discovered a silent strength – the power of observation.