I go to place where people are prevalent, like at the movie theater. I usually try to find some social function that has my interest, like the movies. I don't talk to people unless they start the conversation. Usually small talk, I can do that, and listen very carefully (or pretend to); but when it's my turn, it's a little tricky. Sometimes I can't articulate a sentence, other times I just say the absolute minimum, and try to reign myself in if I feel I keep going on and on. It takes a lot out of me mentally, i always feel exhuasted after conversing with someone.

However I don't seem to have that problem with my mother, even for the smallest insignificant thing I tell her, it comes out so natual, without hesitation, except when I'm being lectured. I guess it's different, because I know her, and she knows me well. I cannot connect with anyone els in my family like that, unless we have some shared interest; but that has faded overtime.