Try this, one step at a time.
- Think of one person
Choose someone you feel comfortable contacting. You do not owe everyone an update.
- Make the message specific
Mention a real shared memory or offer something you can actually do.
- Review before sending
Make it sound like you. Choose whether to send, save for later or leave it.
An illustrative example
Make the next step visible.
The big thought
I should write a long message explaining why I have been quiet.
A smaller next step
“I saw something that reminded me of our trip. How have you been?” Edit it until it sounds like you.
Use the idea, change the details. This is an example, not a real user conversation.