My big night out: I danced alone in a nightclub
I had gone out with friends to mark the end of university, and one by one they disappeared. With the music throbbing, I learned I could be comfortable in my own company
TL;DR
- The author describes their past use of nights out as escapism from anxiety and grief following their mother's death.
- During a final university night out, friends left one by one, leaving the author alone at a concert.
- The intense music, initially overwhelming, paradoxically helped the author to confront avoided thoughts and emotions.
- This experience led to a greater comfort in solitude and the ability to enjoy their own company and face uncertainty.