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BEAT party fear FOR GOOD

Do you remember Christmas during lockdown, when we were all told to stay at home? Well, despite the obvious horror of a life-threatening virus sweeping the globe, I secretly enjoyed it. There was zero anxiety about the amount of parties, festive lunches and rolling buffets I’d be expected to go to, because there were zero social events happening and therefore no guilt over those last-minute ‘I’m so sorry, I don’t think I’m going to be able to make it’ texts that I’d usually end up sending.

I have memories of watching and messaging a friend saying, ‘Is it wrong that I’m loving not having to mix with other people?’ with her immediately replying, ‘Me too!’ But it’s not just me and my friends who are

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