lonely burnout: it's dangerous to go alone

Short summary

A developer reflects on burnout driven by isolation and fear of community. Having started a CS degree late, they've watched vibrant developer communities online while frozen by anxiety about reaching out and asking for help. Now they're breaking through that paralysis to ask for connection: communities to code with, mentors to learn from, and spaces where asking beginner questions is welcomed without judgment.

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