Oh, Ginger...
I'm sorry to hear about your injuries. Feel better!
I also feel badly that response has been poor about Beta. I also have felt more comfortable with strangers. In front of a group, I come across as organized, confident,and professional (must be the teaching and leadership experience). In a one-on-one setting or in a really social situation, I am SO shy though. Starting this chapter has really helped me to meet people and break out of this shell that has been with me since birth!
Erica