Sitting Pretty is one of the most articulate reads on disability. There is so much that I have not mentioned here, including how expensive it is to be disabled in America and the perils of trying to find accessible housing.

I was about thirteen when I first read Quiet. Back then, I fantasised about outgrowing my introversion. One day, I won’t find small talk awkward. One day, I’ll prefer going out to staying in. One day, I’ll have lots of friends rather than a cherished few.