And there was me thinking it was just me! LisaR you have come to the right place

I remember feeling just as you describe, and Beau you said it exactly as I felt it.

It's one of the reasons I joined the forum, and being here has helped a lot. Just "talking" to people on here gave me a confidence boost.

Then I joined a supper club, it was a new one so we were all strangers. Over a year later we're still going strong and those ladies are now my friends.

I also went to big gatherings at Covent Garden, York, and helped to arrange the Manchester Meet Up. Now when I walk into a room full of strangers I know that I can hold my own. Obviously I feel a bit nervous but not the tongue tied me I used to be.

You'll find yourself again LisaR, you've just taken the first step!