How can i get the courage to be myself around people?
That can be really tough to do. Being afraid of what other people think is something that everyone feels. Whether or not the want to admit it or not. When you talk to someone try to relate to them in some way. Find a common interest and work up from there. Sometimes it may be hard to get a conversation started with someone. And that might be where you feel awkward or get nervous. Just try to be yourself despite what happened in the past.