Overview
Getting back into the thick of things is proving to be a bit challenging today. But if you stop trying so hard, you'll have more success. You don't have to wait for an engraved invitation to join a group discussion or outing, but you do have to understand that there might be stuff going on you don't know about. People are on different timetables than you right now. Either wait for them to catch up, or wait for them to let you catch up.
