I find myself shying away from interaction with others - preferring to sit home on the 'puter rather than go out and interact. I won't even walk out the front door if someone is walking by - how odd is that?
This is the feeling that led me to attend my first face to face meeting last week. I am fine in a business atmosphere but when it comes to social interaction, I freeze up. I just can't let anyone in.
The meeting was great. It felt so good to meet people like me and be accepted with such open arms. For once, I felt a genuine connection with people in a social setting. It was a freeing experience. Afterwards, I felt like the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders.
Congrats on your meeting!! I know how good it feels!